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. US 36 Bikeway 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  2. Jim Baker Reservoir & Lake Sangraco via Clear Creek Trail 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Clear Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Gordon Lake & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 268 min of walking

  5. Westminster Station Pond & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 min of walking

  6. Croke Lake–Gordon Lake, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  7. Lambertson Ponds–Croke Lake, 3 lakes 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  8. Webster Lake–Lambertson Ponds, 8 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 99 min of walking

  9. Niver Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Croke Lake–Niver Canal Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 170 min of walking

  11. Platte River–Engineer Lake, 6 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walking

  12. Bambei-Walker Reservoir–Bluff Lake, 5 sights 4.5 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