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. Anthem Pond & Broomfield Trail via Bison Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

2. Anthem Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 51 min of walking

3. Broomfield Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. Mathew Glasser Reservoir & Broomfield Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 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 walking

5. Farmers High Line Canal Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Talbott Irrigation Reservoir & Lee Lateral Ditch Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 67 min of walking

7. Lower Church Lake–Webster Lake, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

8. Webster Lake via Farmers High Line Canal Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

9. Croke Reservoir–Webster Lake, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

10. Northglenn Terminal Reservoir–Webster Lake, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

11. Platte River–Northglenn Terminal Reservoir, 4 lakes 3.3 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

12. Northglenn Terminal Reservoir via Farmers High Line Canal Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 150 min of walking