Sunset hikes near Country West, 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 5.4 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. Devil's Elbow Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 5.6 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. Two Dog Viewpoint via Castle Trail 5.7 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

4. Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.5 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

6. Birding spot–Centennial Pond, 6 lakes 4.2 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

7. East/West Regional Trail 9.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Windmill Pond & East/West Regional Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

9. High Line Canal Viewpoint via High Line Canal Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking

10. deKoevend Park Trail via High Line Canal Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

11. Lee Gulch Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Johnny's Pond via High Line Canal Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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