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. Audra Culver Trail–Carey Springs Trail, 8 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 145 min of walking

2. Horsetooth Mountain & Horsetooth Rock Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 135 min of walking

3. Boyd Lake–Horseshoe Lake, 9 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 358 min of walking

4. Equalizer Lake & Houts Reservoir Loop 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

5. Beaver Pond–Snapper Pond, 4 lakes 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

6. Fossil Creek Reservoir & Swede Lake 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Foote Lagoon & Civic Center Trail 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

8. Panorama Peak Spur A Road & Pole Hill Road 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 301 min of walking

9. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 302 min of walking

10. The Notch–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 16.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 303 min of walking

11. De France Reservoir 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Storm Mountain via Foggy Park Road 14.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

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