Sunset hikes near Parker, 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. Canal Trail–Newlin's Gold Trail Loop, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 59 min of walking

2. Newlin's Gold Trail & Rosie Rueter Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 75 min of walking

3. Glendale Farm OS–Newlin's Gold Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 71 min of walking

4. Rueter-Hess Reservoir–Rueter-Hess Reservoir Spillway, 3 lakes 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Wagon Viewpoint–Daniels Park Regional Trail, 3 sights 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 22 min of walking

6. Ridgegate Trail & Willow Creek Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 16 min of walking

7. Daniels Park Regional Viewpoint–Daniels Park Regional Trail, 3 sights 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 18 min of walking

8. Bluffs Overlook & East/West Regional Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 18 min of walking

9. Wildcat Point–Daniels Park Regional Trail, 4 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 79 min of walking

10. Lone Tree Creek Pond–Parker Road Trail, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Tepe Overlook via Bluffs Regional Park Trail 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 13 min of walking

12. Cherry Creek Reservoir–Beach (No Swim), 6 sights 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 min of walking