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. Smithville Lake & Litton Center Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Main Street Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Lake Remote–Little Platte Swim Beach, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 152 Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 181 min of walking

5. Pond Four & Pond One 9.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Southern Platte Pass via Line Creek Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 373 min of walking

7. Pond Four & Pond One 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 83 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. KCI Corridor Trail 11.7 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

9. The Lakes Apartment Community Lake via 152 Trail 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

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

10. Courtney Road 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Pond 1 12.5 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

12. Pond 3 12.4 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