Sunset hikes near Westside Neighborhood, 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. Smith Lake–Grasmere Lake, 3 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. Cherry Creek Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Lollipop Lake–Waterford watering hole, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

4. Waterford watering hole & Cherry Creek Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Waterford watering hole & Cherry Creek Trail 2.8 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 · 12 min of walking

6. Winter Railyard Snowboarding–Centennial Pond, 8 lakes 3.4 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

7. Snow Sledding Hill–Centennial Pond, 8 lakes 3.4 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. 39th Avenue Greenway 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Lil Lowry Pond 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Mid Lowry Pond 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. Skeel Reservoir & Blackmer Lake via High Line Canal Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

12. Blackmer Lake via High Line Canal Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 24 min of walking

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