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.
This week’s evenings
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Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Sheep Rock–Gore Range Overlook, 4 sights 12.7 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
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Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Poudre Lake–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 12 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:08 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking
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Foggy Park Road 16.1 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 15.3 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Michigan Ditch Trail 20.6 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:15 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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South Diamond Peak–North Diamond Peak, 5 summits 23.5 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:08 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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American Lakes Viewpoint via Michigan Ditch Trail 20.8 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Lake Agnes Viewpoint–Crags Basin Loop, 3 sights 21.6 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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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Gould Loop Trail & Seven Utes Trail 23.5 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Bockman Road 24.9 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 67 min of walking
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Caribou Pass–Devils Thumb Pass, 5 saddles 25.2 mi away
Be there by 7:08 PM
- Be there7:08 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead