Sunset hikes near Happy Valley Gardens, 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. Clear Creek Trail 3.2 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

2. Oberon Lake & Croke Canal Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

3. Pomona Lake Number 2–Oberon Lake, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

4. US 36 Bikeway 6.4 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Croke Canal Trail 3.7 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

6. Jim Baker Reservoir & Lake Sangraco via Clear Creek Trail 4.7 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. Standley Lake–Croke Canal Trail, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. South Branch Hylands Creek–Hyland Creek Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

9. Big Dry Creek Trail 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Sheridan MUP 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Farmers High Line Canal Trail 8.6 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 · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Mushroom Pond via Farmers High Line Canal Trail 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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