AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Elwell, 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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Hillsboro Ditch Trail 2.4 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

  2. Johnstown Reservoir 0.3 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

  3. De France Reservoir 4.6 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Chapman Reservoir 6.3 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

  5. Centennial Lake 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  6. Hummel Reservoir 4.9 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

  7. Newell Lake 4.9 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

  8. Equalizer Lake & Houts Reservoir Loop 6.9 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

  9. Erlich Lake & Settlers Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Poudre River Trail 8 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

  11. Jodee Reservoir via Poudre River Trail 8.1 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

  12. Kyger Reservoir–Jodee Reservoir, 3 lakes 8.1 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