Sunset hikes near Walnut Grove, 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. US 36 Bikeway 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Big Dry Creek Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. South Branch Hylands Creek via Hyland Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Sheridan MUP 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Lower Church Lake–Webster Lake, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

6. Croke Reservoir–Mushroom Pond, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 296 min of walking

7. Mushroom Pond–City Park Pond, 5 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

8. Northglenn Terminal Reservoir–Mushroom Pond, 6 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Josh's Pond via Lake Link Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Wildlife Viewing & Cradleboard Trail via Lake Link Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 182 min of walking

11. Lake Link Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking

12. McKay Lake via Lake Link Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking