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. US 36 Bikeway 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. Croke Reservoir–Mushroom Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 296 min of walking

3. Jim Baker Reservoir & Lake Sangraco via Clear Creek Trail 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Clear Creek Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Westminster Station Pond & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 min of walking

6. Gordon Lake & Ralston Creek Trail via Clear Creek Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Niver Creek Open Space 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Croke Lake–Gordon Lake, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

9. Niver Creek Tributary Trail via Niver Creek Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Webster Lake–Lambertson Ponds, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. South Branch Hylands Creek–Hyland Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking