Sunset hikes near Faubion, or

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 of 12 spots
  1. North Boulder Road 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 216 min of walking

  2. Leave by 2:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car11:16 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2990 ft climb · 470 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  6. Leave by 4:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 323 min of walking

  7. Leave by 3:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:43 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3170 ft climb · 426 min of walking

  8. Leave by 3:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:31 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 397 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 118 min of walking

  11. Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 185 min of walking

  12. Leave by 4:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 317 min of walking