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.

1. Birding spot–Centennial Pond, 6 lakes 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:52 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. High Line Canal Trail–Lee Gulch Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 142 min of walking

3. Tin Cup–Bradford Trail Loop, 8 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 232 min of walking

4. Centennial Pond–Belisle Reservoir, 5 lakes 4.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:52 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Winter Railyard Snowboarding–Centennial Pond, 8 lakes 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:52 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Snow Sledding Hill–Centennial Pond, 8 lakes 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:52 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Belisle Reservoir & Geneva Lake via Mary Carter Greenway Trail 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:52 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Bear Creek Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   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

9. Centennial Oxbow & Mary Carter Greenway Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Overland Lake–Centennial Oxbow, 6 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 221 min of walking

11. Mary Carter Greenway Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    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

12. Mount Morrison Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    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