Sunset hikes near Rand, 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. Shawver Reservoir & County Road 21 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Jc Road 21 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. County Road 27 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. County Road 125C 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. East Branch Road 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 126 min of walking

6. Usf Road 740 8.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Parkview Mountain–Parkview Pass, 4 summits 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 236 min of walking

8. Gould Loop Trail 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 90 min of walking

9. Bowen Pass & Illinois Pass Trail via Ruby Mountain Trail 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car11:17 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 462 min of walking

10. County Road 41A 13.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Beaver Lodge Nature Trail & Beaver Lodge Trail 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. Bill Miller Trail & Paradise Creek Trail 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 119 min of walking