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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 53 min of walking

  3. KCI Corridor Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  4. Pond 1 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Pond 3 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  7. 152 Trail 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  12. Southern Platte Pass 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint