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 1.8 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

2. Sand Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 184 min of walking

3. Platte River–Northglenn Terminal Reservoir, 4 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 375 min of walking

4. Lambertson Ponds–Mushroom Pond, 5 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

5. Brewer Reservoir–Sunny Acres Reservoir, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 223 min of walking

6. Spratt Lake–Brewer Reservoir, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Sunny Acres Reservoir–Grange Hall Greenway, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 167 min of walking

8. Mushroom Pond–South Branch Hylands Creek, 5 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 164 min of walking

9. Sunny Acres Reservoir–Grange Hall Greenway, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 161 min of walking

10. Croke Lake–Webster Lake, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

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

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Jim Baker Reservoir–Lake Sangraco, 3 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car10:03 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 288 min of walking