Sunset hikes near Mountain View, 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. Clear Creek Trail 1.6 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

2. Jim Baker Reservoir & Lake Sangraco via Clear Creek Trail 2.2 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

3. Gordon Lake & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 1.6 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

4. Westminster Station Pond & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 1.6 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

5. US 36 Bikeway 5.2 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. Dark7:56 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

6. Croke Reservoir–Mushroom Pond, 3 lakes 5.8 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

7. Waterford watering hole & Cherry Creek Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

8. Cherry Creek Trail 4.6 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. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Waterford watering hole & Cherry Creek Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 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 — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

10. Lollipop Lake–Waterford watering hole, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 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 · 90 ft climb · 155 min of walking

11. Croke Canal Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. City Park Pond–Bull Reservoir, 6 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking