Sunset hikes near Waterton, 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. Indian Creek Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 234 min of walking

2. East/West Regional Trail 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Windmill Pond–Daniels Park Regional Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Colorado Trail (Segment 1) 1776 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 228 min of walking

5. Marcy GulchTrail 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. High Line Canal Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Johnny's Pond via High Line Canal Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

8. Badlands 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Colorado Trail (Segment 2) via Raleigh Peak Road 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 265 min of walking

10. Marcy Gulch Trail 8.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:06 PM

    1. Be there7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Dad Clark Dirt Trail & Foothills Trail 8.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:06 PM

    1. Be there7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Outlaw 8.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:06 PM

    1. Be there7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead