Sunset hikes near North Washington, 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. Bambei-Walker Reservoir–Bluff Lake, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

2. Sand Creek Alternate via Sand Creek Trail 3.4 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 · 156 min of walking

3. Bluff Lake Nature Center Viewpoint & Bluff Lake via Sand Creek Trail 3.4 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 · 156 min of walking

4. Platte River–Northglenn Terminal Reservoir, 4 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:47 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 375 min of walking

5. Gordon Lake & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 1 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

6. Clear Creek Trail 2.2 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. Dark7:56 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Westminster Station Pond & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 2.5 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

8. Jim Baker Reservoir & Lake Sangraco via Clear Creek Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

9. Niver Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Croke Lake–Gordon Lake, 4 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

11. Croke Lake–Niver Canal Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 170 min of walking

12. Webster Lake–Lambertson Ponds, 8 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 99 min of walking