Sunset hikes

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. Barking Dogs 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Horse Trough Spring–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 11 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 253 min of walking

3. D-Cups–Jugs, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench–Broncos, 6 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 127 min of walking

5. Broncos & Mushroom Hunter / 420 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Tree 9–Chinquapin Road, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 107 min of walking

7. Holiday Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Y Creek Road 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Prairie Viewpoint–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 9 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 247 min of walking

10. Chinquapin Road–Chinquapin Trail Loop, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Chinquapin Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Dimeo Lane & Eucalyptus Loop 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 81 min of walking