Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Flattop Mountain–Ptarmigan Glacier, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3810 ft climb · 454 min of walking

2. Longs Peak–East Face, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 4090 ft climb · 471 min of walking

3. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 5 summits 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2180 ft climb · 241 min of walking

4. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3370 ft climb · 428 min of walking

5. Hallett Peak–Flattop Mountain, 6 summits 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2850 ft climb · 291 min of walking

6. Otis Peak–Flattop Mountain, 7 glaciers 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2860 ft climb · 295 min of walking

7. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 107 min of walking

9. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 105 min of walking

10. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 269 min of walking

11. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 269 min of walking

12. Mount Chiquita & Chapin Pass Trail 11 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 111 min of walking