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. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 224 min of walking

2. Big Flat Spring–Sunset Pass, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 104 min of walking

3. Sunset Pass–Home Run Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 285 min of walking

4. Dog Lake–Sunset Pass, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 338 min of walking

5. Lake Martha–Lake Catherine, 6 saddles 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2530 ft climb · 243 min of walking

6. Catherine Pass–Sunset Pass, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2500 ft climb · 218 min of walking

7. Mill Canyon Peak–Pot Hollow Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:14 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3280 ft climb · 442 min of walking

8. Pot Hollow–East Ridge Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2030 ft climb · 342 min of walking

9. Rock Spring–Forest Lake, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 208 min of walking

10. Brighton Ridge Run 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2940 ft climb · 310 min of walking

11. Twin Lakes Pass–Catherine Pass, 11 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:27 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 325 min of walking

12. Grizzly Gulch–Twin Lakes Pass, 10 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2180 ft climb · 324 min of walking