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. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Sheep Rock–Gore Range Overlook, 4 sights 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

3. Poudre Lake–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. Foggy Park Road–Mine Road, 3 sights 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 16.9 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

6. Caribou Pass–Devils Thumb Pass, 5 saddles 23.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Lake Dorothy–Devils Thumb Pass, 3 saddles 23.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. South Diamond Peak–North Diamond Peak, 5 summits 23.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 58 min of walking

9. Michigan Ditch Trail 21 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. American Lakes Viewpoint via Michigan Ditch Trail 21.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 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.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 67 min of walking

11. Lake Agnes Viewpoint–Crags Basin Loop, 3 sights 21.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 85 min of walking

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