Sunset hikes near Bellvue, 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. Horsetooth Mountain–Horsetooth Reservoir, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 382 min of walking

2. Audra Culver Trail–Carey Springs Trail, 8 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 145 min of walking

3. Beaver Pond–Snapper Pond, 4 lakes 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

4. Boyd Lake–Horseshoe Lake, 9 sights 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 358 min of walking

5. Foggy Park Road 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 142 min of walking

6. Storm Mountain via Foggy Park Road 17.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 145 min of walking

7. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 17.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking

8. Lookout Mountain–Crystal Mountain Top Road, 4 sights 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 276 min of walking

9. Fossil Creek Reservoir & Swede Lake 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Windsor Reservoir 19.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

11. Poudre River Trail 20.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Kyger Reservoir–Jodee Reservoir, 3 lakes 17.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.

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