Sunset hikes

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. Caribou Pass–Devils Thumb Pass Loop, 4 saddles 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 166 min of walking

2. Caribou Lake–Caribou Pass, 3 saddles 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 158 min of walking

3. Lake Dorothy–Caribou Pass, 3 saddles 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 160 min of walking

4. Devils Thumb Pass–Devil'S Thumb Park Trail, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Upper Lake–Lake Granby, 3 lakes 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 282 min of walking

6. North Arapaho Peak–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 4 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2120 ft climb · 219 min of walking

7. Old Baldy–Arapaho Glacier Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 217 min of walking

8. Arapaho Glacier Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 3:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 366 min of walking

9. Jasper Lake–Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail, 6 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3320 ft climb · 371 min of walking

10. High Lonesome Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Bob Lake–Bob and Betty Lakes Trail, 6 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Devil's Thumb Bypass Trail–Devil's Thumb Trail Loop, 6 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 347 min of walking