Sunset hikes near Avon, co

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.

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Red Peak–Red Buffalo Pass, 6 sights 23.8 mi away

Leave by 3:20 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car10:28 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 393 min of walking
Red Buffalo Pass–Gore Creek Trail, 5 sights 23.9 mi away

Leave by 3:20 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car10:45 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 410 min of walking
Sacred Buffalo–Buffalo Mountain Trail, 3 sights 26.2 mi away

Leave by 4:24 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car9:06 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2970 ft climb · 247 min of walking
Copper Mountain Road–Elk Alley, 5 sights 26.4 mi away

Leave by 4:39 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car9:29 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 254 min of walking
Peak 8–West Lake, 5 sights 26.8 mi away

Leave by 3:46 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car10:03 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2610 ft climb · 343 min of walking
Crystal Peak–Peak 10, 3 summits 27.1 mi away

Leave by 3:25 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car10:06 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 366 min of walking
Peak 10 & Upper Crystal Lake via Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway 27.4 mi away

Leave by 3:35 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car10:00 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2850 ft climb · 350 min of walking
West Lake–Haul Road, 4 sights 27 mi away

Leave by 4:10 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car9:42 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2300 ft climb · 298 min of walking
Peak Nine Road & Wheeler Trail 27.1 mi away

Leave by 4:12 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car9:39 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2340 ft climb · 293 min of walking
Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway–Tenmile Recpath, 3 sights 27.6 mi away

Leave by 4:20 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car9:26 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 272 min of walking
Union Mountain–Copper Mountain Road, 7 sights 26.3 mi away

Leave by 4:27 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car9:38 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 276 min of walking
Horseshoe Knob–Peak 8, 4 summits 28.3 mi away

Leave by 4:38 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
2. Sunset7:33 PM
3. Head back7:48 PM
4. At your car9:06 PM
5. Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 233 min of walking

Sunset hikes near Avon, co

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