Sunset hikes near Westgate, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Birding spot–Centennial Pond, 6 lakes 0.5 mi away
Be there by 7:05 PM
- Be there7:05 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Centennial Pond–Belisle Reservoir, 5 lakes 4.7 mi away
Be there by 7:05 PM
- Be there7:05 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 7:05 PM
- Be there7:05 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Snow Sledding Hill–Centennial Pond, 8 lakes 5.7 mi away
Be there by 7:05 PM
- Be there7:05 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 7:05 PM
- Be there7:05 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Bear Creek Trail 4.9 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Centennial Oxbow & Mary Carter Greenway Trail 5.7 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Mary Carter Greenway Trail 5.7 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Mount Morrison Trail 7.7 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Quincy Avenue Multi-Use Path 9.6 mi away
Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 83 min of walking
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Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:50 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking
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High Line Canal Trail 10.3 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark7:52 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 80 min of walking