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 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Perimeter Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

3. Bambei-Walker Reservoir–Bluff Lake, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

4. Morrison Naure Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 193 min of walking

5. Havana Ponds Trail & Prairie Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Wildlife Viewing–Parkfield Lake, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

7. Ladora Lake–Wildlife Viewing, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Prairie Gateway Open Space Loop Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

9. Prairie Gateway Open Space Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Discovery Viewpoint via Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

11. Sand Creek Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Greenway Belt Path 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

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