Sunset hikes near Golden Heights, 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 4.5 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. Two Dog Viewpoint via Castle Trail 6.4 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. Devil's Elbow Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 6.8 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, 5 sights 5.2 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. Meadow Viewpoint & Castle Trail 5.2 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

6. 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

7. Silver Cliff–Tin Cup, 6 sights 8.2 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

8. Croke Canal Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Clear Creek Trail 10.2 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

10. Westminster Station Pond & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 min of walking

11. Gordon Lake & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 268 min of walking

12. Birding spot–Centennial Pond, 6 lakes 7.1 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