Sunset hikes near Elkdale, 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.

1. Granby Ranch Fraser Canyon Trail–Moga's Mile, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 34 min of walking

2. East Peak–Bee Line Loop, 8 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 32 min of walking

3. Bee Line–Moga's Mile, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 41 min of walking

4. Lower Backside–Lower Sidewinder, 8 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 63 min of walking

5. Lone Eagle–Moga's Mile, 7 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 157 min of walking

6. Cake Walk–Moga's Mile Loop, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 49 min of walking

7. Arapahoe Circle–Fraser to Granby Trail, 6 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

8. Cheese-It 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 72 min of walking

9. West Peak–Fraser to Granby Trail Loop, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 104 min of walking

10. Bee Line–Ike's Trail, 8 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

11. Caribou Pass–Devils Thumb Pass Loop, 4 saddles 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 166 min of walking

12. Upper Lake–Lake Granby, 3 lakes 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 282 min of walking