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. Bambei-Walker Reservoir–Bluff Lake, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

2. Bluff Lake via Sand Creek Regional Greenway 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Morrison Naure Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Westerly Creek Reservoir–Kelly Reservoir, 3 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Bluff Lake Nature Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

6. Lil Lowry Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Havana Ponds Trail & Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail via Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Perimeter Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. 56th Avenue Trail & Chambers Road Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking

9. Parkfield Lake–56th Avenue Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 min of walking

10. 56th Avenue Trail–Potomac Street, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 111 min of walking

11. Prairie Gateway Open Space Trail–Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Havana Ponds Trail & Prairie Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

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