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. Talbott Irrigation Reservoir–Park Village Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Signal Ditch Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

3. Lee Lateral Ditch Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Ginther Reservoir Number 1 via Plains Tributary Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Broomfield Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 109 min of walking

6. Mathew Glasser Reservoir & Broomfield Trail 2.7 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. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Lake Avery via Signal Ditch Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

8. East Lake Number 3–Tourist, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walking

9. Lower Church Lake–Webster Lake, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

10. Northglenn Terminal Reservoir–Webster Lake, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

11. Webster Lake via Farmers High Line Canal Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

12. Croke Reservoir–Webster Lake, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking