Sunset hikes near Lyons, 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. Fairgrounds Lake–Lykins Gulch Trail, 3 sights 9.2 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. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Nixon Park Road & Pole Hill Road 12.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 107 min of walking

3. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 269 min of walking

4. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 105 min of walking

5. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 269 min of walking

6. Saint Vrain Greenway 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Kensington Ditch Trail via Oligarchy Ditch Trail 13 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

8. Rough and Ready Pond via Powerline Trail 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

9. Kensington Ditch Trail 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. South Martin Street 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Teller Lake Number 5–Teller Lake, 6 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Gun Barrel Hill–Gunbarrel Henge, 6 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:09 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 288 min of walking