Sunset hikes near Hidden Lake, 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. US 36 Bikeway 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. Croke Reservoir–Mushroom Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 296 min of walking

3. Jim Baker Reservoir & Lake Sangraco via Clear Creek Trail 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Clear Creek Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Westminster Station Pond & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 min of walking

6. Gordon Lake & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Croke Lake–Gordon Lake, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

8. Niver Creek Tributary Trail via Niver Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. Lambertson Ponds–Croke Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 86 min of walking

10. South Branch Hylands Creek–Hyland Creek Trail, 3 sights 3.2 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. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

11. Bambei-Walker Reservoir–Bluff Lake, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

12. Sand Creek Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 184 min of walking