Last Light on Kebler Pass
Last Light ON Keber Pass
Near Crested Butte, CO
Images and location summary by Tim Wier
Trail Difficulty - EASY
I would rate the difficulty of this trail 1 on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most difficult). This shot is taken just off the road on the Kebler Pass.
GPS Coordinates & Elevation
8,745 Ft. Elevation
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Directions
CLICK HERE to get driving directions to the parking area about Horse Ranch park
From Crested Butte - travel west on CO RD 12 (Kebler Pass) for 11 miles until you see a magnificent set of aspen trees to the south. This aspen grove can provide many great compositions if you take the time to find one.
The shot above was taken directly from the Kebler Pass.
Photography Tips
After the sunsets, there are few photographers left on the Kebler Pass. However, this is when you can get some great images with the soft warm light reflecting from the golden sky.
Take the time to look around to find the beautiful colors at this time of day.
EXIF Data
Focal Length – 200 mm
Exposure – 1 sec @ f 8.0
ISO – 100
Date – Sept 25th
Time – 7:11 pm
Best Time of Day to Shoot
I took this shot in the golden hour after sunset.
The image above was taken at 7:11 pm (on a day with the stated sunset was 6:57 pm)
Best Time of Year
The best time of year to shoot Aspen trees is during the fall color season (depending on the year, this ranges between the last week in September to the first week in October). I
The above shot was taken on September 25th
Lens(es) Needed
This shot was taken at 200 mm.
Birds-Eye View
Permits
There are no permits required on the Kebler pass.
Direction of the Shot
The direction of this shot is southwest around 210°.
Equipment Needed
Because this image was taken after sunset with a telephoto lens, I would suggest a sturdy tripod.
Number of Other Photographers to Expect
On the Kebler Pass after the sunsets, you will most likely have the road to yourself.
Weather
The weather in Colorado is normally mild in the summer, cold (lows in the 20’s) in the spring and fall. This location is almost 10,000 ft. elevation – so the temperatures are colder than most locations around this area.
Cell Service
Cell service is usually good on most parts of the Kebler pass.
Lodging & Camping
There are a few campsite near and/or several places where dispersed camping is available/allowed on the Kebler pass.
Camping - click on the campground below for directions
Lodging - click on the lodging below for a TripAdvisor review
Lodge at Mountaineer Square
620 Gothic Road, Crested Butte, CO
Grand Lodge Crested Butte
6 Emmons Loop, Crested Butte, CO
Nearby Restaurants
The closest town is Crested Butte, home to plenty of very good eating and drinking establishments. It is a GREAT little town and one of my favorite places in all of Colorado. When in Crested Butte, make sure you stop by McGills or Butte Bagels for breakfast. They will both be busy but worth the wait. The secret for Butte Bagels is to call in your order and pick it up in the back.
For a nice Italian dinner, eat at Marchitelli's and for a great steak, try Elk Ave Prime (make sure you make a reservation for both).
Area Guides and Workshops
None