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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 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 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

4. Boyd Lake–Horseshoe Lake, 9 sights 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 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 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Foggy Park Road 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 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 17 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 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 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 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 15.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 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 16.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

11. Jodee Reservoir via Poudre River Trail 17 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 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 14.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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