AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near La Vista, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Bambei-Walker Reservoir–Bluff Lake, 5 sights 1.3 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. Morrison Naure Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 1.3 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

  3. Bluff Lake Nature Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 2.1 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

  4. Bluff Lake via Sand Creek Regional Greenway 3.3 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

  5. Sand Creek Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

  6. Park Lane & Tollgate Creek Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  7. Power Line Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 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 · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Sand Creek Regional Greenway 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  9. South Ursula Street Loop 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 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 · 28 min of walking

  10. Toll Gate Creek Trail & Tollgate Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

  11. Mid Lowry Pond 4.3 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

  12. Lil Lowry Pond 4.3 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