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. Lower Lola Montez Lake–Lily Pond, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 25 min of walking

2. Lily Pond & Rattlesnake Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 23 min of walking

3. Kilborn Lake via Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Kidd Lake & Kilborn Lake via Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail–Pine Marten, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Serene Lakes–Claim Jumper Bike Route Loop, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 68 min of walking

7. Lake Van Norden–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Lyle's Lookout & Hewlett Rim Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. Overland Trail & Switchback 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 61 min of walking

10. Reindeer & Walter and Esther Hewlett Royal Gorge Rim Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Point Mariah–Hellman Way, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. Benches Viewpoint–Serene Lakes, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

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