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. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

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

2. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 5 summits 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Longs Peak–East Face, 6 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3580 ft climb · 381 min of walking

7. Storm Mountain via Foggy Park Road 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 145 min of walking

8. Foggy Park Road 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Signal Mountain–Bulwark Ridge Trail, 5 sights 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 2:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:52 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3320 ft climb · 447 min of walking

12. Hallett Peak–Flattop Mountain, 6 summits 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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