Sunset hikes near College West Estates, 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. Mount Morrison Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Castle Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

3. Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint, 5 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 218 min of walking

4. Meadow Viewpoint & Castle Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 218 min of walking

5. Birding spot–Centennial Pond, 6 lakes 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Two Dog Viewpoint via Castle Trail 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Tin Cup–Bradford Trail Loop, 8 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 232 min of walking

8. Silver Cliff–Tin Cup, 6 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 152 min of walking

9. Waterford watering hole & Cherry Creek Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

10. Cherry Creek Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Waterford watering hole & Cherry Creek Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Lollipop Lake–Waterford watering hole, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 155 min of walking