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. Mount Ida–Poudre Lake, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

2. Lulu Mountain–Thunder Pass, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car11:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Sheep Rock–Gore Range Overlook, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

4. Gore Range Overlook–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 105 min of walking

5. Poudre Lake–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Mount Chiquita & Chapin Pass Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

7. Mount Chapin & Chapin Pass Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Ypsilon Mountain–Chapin Pass Trail, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Bowen Lake Trail via Bowen Gulch Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 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 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 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 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 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 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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