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 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Horsetooth Mountain–Horsetooth Reservoir, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 237 min of walking

3. Beaver Pond–Snapper Pond, 4 lakes 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

4. Boyd Lake–Horseshoe Lake, 9 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Storm Mountain via Foggy Park Road 15.3 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 15.9 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. Kyger Reservoir–Jodee Reservoir, 3 lakes 16.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 15.3 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

9. Lookout Mountain–Crystal Mountain Top Road, 4 sights 15.9 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

10. Equalizer Lake & Houts Reservoir Loop 16 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

11. Jodee Reservoir via Poudre River Trail 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Fossil Creek Reservoir & Swede Lake 14 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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