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. Bike Jump–MTB Feature, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Cherry Creek Reservoir–Beach (No Swim), 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 min of walking

3. Shop Creek Trail via Parker Road Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Cherry Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Beach (No Swim) & Cherry Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Swim Beach–Beach (No Swim), 3 beaches 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. Cottonwood Creek Wetlands–Butterfly Hill Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Quincy Avenue Multi-Use Path 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lone Tree Creek Pond–Parker Road Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Skeel Reservoir via High Line Canal Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 93 min of walking

11. High Line Canal Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

12. Shop Creek Trail & South Connector Trail via Pipeline Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking