AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Gateway Park, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Bambei-Walker Reservoir–Bluff Lake, 5 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

  2. Bluff Lake via Sand Creek Regional Greenway 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Morrison Naure Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Bluff Lake Nature Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

  5. Mid Lowry Pond 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  6. Lil Lowry Pond 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  7. Westerly Creek Reservoir–Kelly Reservoir, 3 lakes 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  8. 56th Avenue Trail & Chambers Road Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking

  9. Parkfield Lake–56th Avenue Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 min of walking

  10. 56th Avenue Trail–Potomac Street, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 111 min of walking

  11. Westerly Creek Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

  12. Lowry Dam Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking