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. Bluff Lake via Sand Creek Regional Greenway 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 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 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 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 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 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 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 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 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Mid Lowry Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

7. Lil Lowry Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. 56th Avenue Trail & Chambers Road Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 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 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 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 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 111 min of walking

11. Havana Ponds Trail & Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail via Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Perimeter Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 178 min of walking

12. Havana Ponds Trail & Prairie Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 12 min before dark.

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