Sunset hikes near Broomfield Heights, 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. Blue Gramma–Coal Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 277 min of walking

2. Broomfield Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 109 min of walking

3. Mathew Glasser Reservoir & Broomfield Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. Coal Creek Viewpoint & Coal Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

5. Lower Church Lake–Webster Lake, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

6. Mushroom Pond–City Park Pond, 5 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

7. Northglenn Terminal Reservoir–Mushroom Pond, 6 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Bull Reservoir–Koleski Reservoir Number 1, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 215 min of walking

9. Koleski Reservoir Number 1 & Quail Creek Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 217 min of walking

10. Community Ditch Trail–Quail Creek Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 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 · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Josh's Pond via Lake Link Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. Wildlife Viewing & Cradleboard Trail via Lake Link Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 182 min of walking