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. Chinquapin Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

2. Holiday Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. The Triangle–Arboretum Pond, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Chinquapin Road–Chinquapin Trail Loop, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. D-Cups–Jugs, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lower Pipeline / Pipe Dream–North Meadow Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Broncos & Mushroom Hunter / 420 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Prometheus–Camper Park, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Upper Quarry–Camper Park, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Horse Trough Spring–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 11 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench–Broncos, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Tree 9–Chinquapin Road, 6 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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