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. Coal Creek Trail–Return to Top - Red, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 188 min of walking

2. Buffalo Lake–Coal Creek Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 214 min of walking

3. Broomfield Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 109 min of walking

4. Anthem Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 55 min of walking

5. Mathew Glasser Reservoir & Broomfield Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Coal Creek Viewpoint & Coal Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

7. Cascade Lake–Buffalo Lake, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 102 min of walking

8. Koleski Reservoir Number 1 & Quail Creek Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 217 min of walking

9. Bull Reservoir–Koleski Reservoir Number 1, 3 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 215 min of walking

10. Community Ditch Trail–Quail Creek Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Josh's Pond via Lake Link Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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