AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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. Bluff Lake via Sand Creek Regional Greenway 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Bambei-Walker Reservoir–Bluff Lake, 5 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

  3. Morrison Naure Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Bluff Lake Nature Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

  5. Westerly Creek Reservoir–Kelly Reservoir, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  6. Mid Lowry Pond 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  7. Lil Lowry Pond 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  8. 56th Avenue Trail & Chambers Road Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking

  9. Parkfield Lake–56th Avenue Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 min of walking

  10. 56th Avenue Trail–Potomac Street, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 111 min of walking

  11. Havana Ponds Trail & Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 101 min of walking

  12. Ladora Lake & Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking