Sunset hikes near Quimby, 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. East Lake Number 3–Tourist, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walking

2. Farmers High Line Canal Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Lower Church Lake–Webster Lake, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

4. Northglenn Terminal Reservoir–Webster Lake, 3 lakes 3.4 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

5. Croke Reservoir–Webster Lake, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

6. Platte River–Northglenn Terminal Reservoir, 4 lakes 0 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

7. Brewer Reservoir–Sunny Acres Reservoir, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 223 min of walking

8. Spratt Lake–Brewer Reservoir, 6 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Sunny Acres Reservoir–Grange Hall Greenway, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 167 min of walking

10. Sunny Acres Reservoir–Grange Hall Greenway, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 161 min of walking

11. Lambertson Ponds–Mushroom Pond, 5 lakes 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

12. Northglenn Terminal Reservoir via Farmers High Line Canal Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 150 min of walking