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. Prairie Gateway Open Space Trail–Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

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. Havana Ponds Trail & Prairie Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Bluff Lake via Sand Creek Regional Greenway 2.2 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

5. Morrison Naure Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 2.7 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

6. Ladora Lake–Wildlife Viewing, 3 lakes 2.7 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. 56th Avenue Trail & Chambers Road Trail 3.1 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

8. Parkfield Lake–56th Avenue Trail, 3 sights 3.1 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

9. 56th Avenue Trail–Potomac Street, 3 sights 3.1 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

10. Staff Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Wildlife Viewing–Rod and Gun Club Ponds, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. Bluff Lake Nature Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 3.1 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