Sunset hikes near Archer, 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. High Line Canal Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Johnny's Pond via High Line Canal Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. East/West Regional Trail 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Windmill Pond–Daniels Park Regional Trail, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Dad Clark Dirt Trail & Kistler Trail via Dad Clark Trail 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Wildcat Point–Windmill Pond, 3 cliffs 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 39 min of walking

7. Marcy GulchTrail via Marcy Gulch Trail 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Highlands Point–Daniels Park Regional Trail, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Indian Creek Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 234 min of walking

10. Dad Clark Dirt Trail & Foothills Trail 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Badlands 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

12. Outlaw 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking