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. Lulu Mountain–Thunder Pass, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

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

2. Mount Ida–Poudre Lake, 3 summits 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

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

3. Gore Range Overlook & Poudre Lake via Ute Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Sheep Rock–Gore Range Overlook, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

5. Poudre Lake–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Parika Lake–Baker Gulch Trail, 5 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Blue Lake–Blue Lake Trail, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

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

8. Bowen Pass–Bowen Lake Trail, 5 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 151 min of walking

9. Bowen Lake Trail via Bowen Gulch Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. The Electrode–American Lakes, 4 summits 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Snow Lake–American Lakes, 3 lakes 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 273 min of walking

12. American Lakes Viewpoint via Michigan Ditch Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 67 min of walking