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. Longs Peak–East Face, 5 sights 2.8 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

2. Flattop Mountain–Ptarmigan Glacier, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 2:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3500 ft climb · 422 min of walking

3. Otis Peak–Flattop Mountain, 6 glaciers 3 mi away

   Leave by 2:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3550 ft climb · 410 min of walking

4. Hallett Peak–Flattop Mountain, 5 summits 3 mi away

   Leave by 2:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3470 ft climb · 396 min of walking

5. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 10 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3190 ft climb · 441 min of walking

6. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 0.7 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

7. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 2.1 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. Mount Chiquita & Chapin Pass Trail 8.6 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

9. Mount Chapin & Chapin Pass Trail 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 115 min of walking

10. Ypsilon Mountain–Chapin Pass Trail, 4 sights 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 114 min of walking

11. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 10.3 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

12. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 10.3 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