AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Twin Lakes, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Lambertson Ponds–Mushroom Pond, 5 lakes 2.7 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

  2. US 36 Bikeway 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  3. Jim Baker Reservoir & Lake Sangraco via Clear Creek Trail 2.4 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

  4. Clear Creek Trail 2.7 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

  5. Gordon Lake & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 0.6 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. Westminster Station Pond & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 0.9 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

  7. Niver Creek Open Space 2.5 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

  8. Niver Creek Trail 2.5 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

  9. Grange Hall Creek Trail 2.9 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

  10. Croke Lake–Gordon Lake, 4 sights 0.6 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. Webster Lake–Lambertson Ponds, 8 sights 2 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

  12. Platte River–Engineer Lake, 6 lakes 2.2 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.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walking