AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Olinger Gardens, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Clear Creek Trail 2.8 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 3.2 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 2.8 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 2.8 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 6.4 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. Smith Lake–Grasmere Lake, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  7. Cherry Creek Trail 4.2 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

  8. Lollipop Lake–Waterford watering hole, 3 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 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 · 75 min of walking

  9. Waterford watering hole & Cherry Creek Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  10. Waterford watering hole & Cherry Creek Trail 6.8 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 · 12 min of walking

  11. Croke Canal Trail 5.3 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. Winter Railyard Snowboarding–Centennial Pond, 8 lakes 5.9 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