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. Bowen Lake Trail via Bowen Gulch Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 476 min of walking

2. Lulu Mountain–Thunder Pass, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car11:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3350 ft climb · 483 min of walking

3. Parika Lake–Baker Gulch Trail, 5 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 165 min of walking

4. Blue Lake–Blue Lake Trail, 6 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 131 min of walking

5. Bowen Pass–Blue Ridge Trail, 5 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 133 min of walking

6. Mount Ida–Poudre Lake, 3 summits 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 122 min of walking

7. Gore Range Overlook & Poudre Lake via Ute Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 201 min of walking

8. Sheep Rock–Gore Range Overlook, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

9. Poudre Lake–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

10. Seven Utes Trail 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 119 min of walking

11. Ranger Lakes–County Road 61, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 118 min of walking

12. The Electrode–American Lakes, 4 summits 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 266 min of walking