Sunset hikes near Campion, 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. De France Reservoir 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

2. Chapman Reservoir 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 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 — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Foote Lagoon & Civic Center Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

4. Newell Lake 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Hummel Reservoir 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Equalizer Lake & Houts Reservoir Loop 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

7. Boyd Lake–Equalizer Lake, 6 lakes 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

8. Johnstown Reservoir 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

9. Rough and Ready Pond & Powerline Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

10. Hillsboro Ditch Trail 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Saint Vrain Greenway 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Poudre River Trail 12 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