Sunset hikes near Hudson, 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. Ken Mitchell via South Platte River Trail 13.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. South Platte River Trail 14.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Perimeter Trail 18.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 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 · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. 7th Street–Chambers Road, 3 sights 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

5. 7th Street 19.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Milavec Lake via Firestone Trail 20.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. East 80th Avenue (Staff Road) & Potomac Street 20.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. St Vrain Legacy Trail 20.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 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

9. Discovery Viewpoint & Lake Mary via Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Perimeter Trail 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 334 min of walking

10. Signal Ditch Trail 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 111 min of walking

11. Firestone Trail 20.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Mann-Nyholt Lake–Brantner Gulch Trail, 3 sights 18.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 158 min of walking