Sunset hikes near Maple Grove, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Coal Creek Trail–Return to Top - Red, 5 sights 3.1 mi away
Leave by 5:36 PM
- Leave trailhead5:36 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car9:19 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
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Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 188 min of walking
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Erie Lake 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:37 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking
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Prince Lake Number 2–Marfell Lakes, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away
Leave by 5:57 PM
- Leave trailhead5:57 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:55 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 144 min of walking
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Coal Creek Viewpoint & Coal Creek Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
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Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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Mathew Glasser Reservoir–Anthem Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away
Leave by 5:54 PM
- Leave trailhead5:54 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car9:01 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 152 min of walking
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Marfell Lakes 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:27 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking
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Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
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Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Josh's Pond via Lake Link Trail 1.5 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
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Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 5:37 PM
- Leave trailhead5:37 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car9:14 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 182 min of walking
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McKay Lake via Lake Link Trail 1.5 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking
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Stearns Lake–Cascade Lake, 8 sights 0.7 mi away
Be there by 7:09 PM
- Be there7:09 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead