Sunset hikes near Grand Lake, 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. Sheep Rock–Gore Range Overlook, 4 sights 11.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

2. Upper Beaver Meadows Viewpoint & Ute Trail 13 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Poudre Lake–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. American Lakes Viewpoint via Michigan Ditch Trail 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 67 min of walking

5. Lake Agnes Viewpoint–Crags Basin Loop, 3 sights 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 85 min of walking

6. Michigan Ditch Trail 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 66 min of walking

7. Arapahoe Circle–Fraser to Granby Trail, 6 sights 14.6 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. Granby Ranch Fraser Canyon Trail–Moga's Mile, 4 sights 14.7 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

9. East Peak–Bee Line Loop, 8 sights 15.4 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

10. Cheese-It 15.4 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

11. Lower Backside–Lower Sidewinder, 8 sights 15.5 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

12. Bee Line–Moga's Mile, 3 sights 15.5 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

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