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. Blue Gramma–Coal Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 277 min of walking

2. Broomfield Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 155 min of walking

3. Mathew Glasser Reservoir & Broomfield Trail 2.9 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

4. Coal Creek Viewpoint & Coal Creek Trail 3.2 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. Dark7:55 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

5. Koleski Reservoir Number 1 & Quail Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 217 min of walking

6. Bull Reservoir–Koleski Reservoir Number 1, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 215 min of walking

7. Community Ditch Trail–Quail Creek Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 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. Josh's Pond via Lake Link Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. Wildlife Viewing & Cradleboard Trail via Lake Link Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 182 min of walking

10. McKay Lake via Lake Link Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

11. Brunner Reservoir–Bull Reservoir, 8 sights 1.8 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 · 11 min of walking

12. Quail Creek Trail & Thorncreek Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 213 min of walking