Sunset hikes near Fraser, 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. Dirty Dozen–Green World, 13 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 131 min of walking

2. Wildwood Glade–HiLo Trees, 18 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 311 min of walking

3. HiLo Trees–36th Chamber, 19 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 395 min of walking

4. Chicken Hawk–Crosstrails Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:11 PM

   1. Be there7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Meadow Trail–Serendipity Trail, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Winterwoods Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Crosstrails Trail–Yankee Doodle Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Serendipity Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Devils Thumb Pass–Devil'S Thumb Park Trail, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Caribou Pass–Devils Thumb Pass Loop, 4 saddles 6.5 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

11. Byers Peak–B &B Trail, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:23 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2480 ft climb · 387 min of walking

12. Diane–Middle Boulevard, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 105 min of walking