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. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 0 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

2. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 0.1 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

3. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 1.4 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

4. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 2.1 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

5. Storm Mountain via Foggy Park Road 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

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

6. Foggy Park Road 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Lookout Mountain–Crystal Mountain Top Road, 4 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 276 min of walking

9. Signal Mountain–Bulwark Ridge Trail, 5 sights 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Donner Pass Trail–Greer Road Spur C1, 5 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 4:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2260 ft climb · 288 min of walking

11. Twin Sisters Peaks–Twin Sisters Mountain, 5 summits 11 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

12. Upper Beaver Meadows Trail & Ute Trail 13.7 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