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 0.6 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 0.8 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 0.9 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 1.2 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 1.8 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 2.6 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

7. Lil Lowry Pond 2.6 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 · 4 min of walking

8. 56th Avenue Trail & Chambers Road Trail 2.6 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 2.7 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 2.7 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 via Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Perimeter Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Ladora Lake–Havana Ponds Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint