Sunset hikes near Mountain View Estates, 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. Buffalo Lake–Coal Creek Trail, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 214 min of walking

2. Community Trail–Return to Top - Red, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Return to Top - Red–River Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 182 min of walking

4. Community Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

5. Anthem Pond & Bison Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

6. Bison Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 52 min of walking

7. Cascade Lake & Bison Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Anthem Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 51 min of walking

9. Broomfield Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

10. Mathew Glasser Reservoir & Broomfield Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. Coal Creek Viewpoint & Coal Creek Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

12. Stratford Lake–Bull Reservoir, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking