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. Panama Reservoir Number 1 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. South Martin Street 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Niwot Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Left Hand Creek Trail via Saint Vrain Greenway 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Legend Ridge Loop–Niwot Hills Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 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 · 21 min of walking

6. Legend Ridge Loop–Niwot Hills Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 252 min of walking

7. Cougar Trail–Legend Ridge Loop Loop, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 42 min of walking

8. Left Hand Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Fairgrounds Lake–Left Hand Creek Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 148 min of walking

10. Grandview Trail–Return to Top - Red, 3 sights 5.2 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Grandview Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

12. Green Mill Road 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead