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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

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

3. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 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 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

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

7. Longs Peak–East Face, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Mount Chiquita & Chapin Pass Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Ypsilon Mountain–Chapin Pass Trail, 4 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Mount Chapin & Chapin Pass Trail 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

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

11. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 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 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

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