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. Bowen Lake Trail via Bowen Gulch Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 476 min of walking

2. Blue Lake–Blue Lake Trail, 6 sights 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 131 min of walking

3. Bowen Pass–Blue Ridge Trail, 5 sights 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 133 min of walking

4. Mount Ida–Poudre Lake, 3 summits 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 122 min of walking

5. Upper Lake–Lake Granby, 3 lakes 8.9 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

6. Flattop Mountain–Ptarmigan Glacier, 6 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2840 ft climb · 290 min of walking

7. Otis Peak–Flattop Mountain, 7 glaciers 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2860 ft climb · 295 min of walking

8. Hallett Peak–Flattop Mountain, 6 summits 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2850 ft climb · 291 min of walking

9. Lulu Mountain–Thunder Pass, 4 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car11:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3350 ft climb · 483 min of walking

10. Parika Lake–Baker Gulch Trail, 5 sights 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 165 min of walking

11. 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

12. Gore Range Overlook–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 12.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 105 min of walking