Timeline
16:44
Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology
Start at the Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology. It is a quiet, 4-minute walk from the main anchor area. Use this time to settle in and look at the ancient artifacts before the light changes. The museum is open until 18:00, which is well past the sunset time of 17:14.
17:04
Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology
Walk over to the Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology. This is another 4-minute walk from the first spot. The WSW direction aligns with the setting sun. Spend ten minutes here looking at the Triassic fossils while the golden light begins to hit the red rock exterior.
17:14
Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology
Return to the Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology for the main event. The WSW orientation of this spot matches the sunset direction described in the facts. Watch the sun set toward the WSW as the light fades from gold to blue.
Local tip
The viewing spots are located WSW from the main anchor. The sun sets toward the WSW in January. Bring a jacket as the temperature drops quickly after sunset.
Check before you go
- Ghost Ranch is open Mo-Su 07:30-18:00. Sunset is at 17:14, so you are well within opening hours.
- No food or drink options are listed at the site. Check the route for nearby options in Abiquiu village before you arrive.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Abiquiu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).