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. Saint Vrain Greenway 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. Fairgrounds Lake & Saint Vrain Greenway 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Union Reservoir & Spring Gulch #2 Greenway via Saint Vrain Greenway 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Kensington Ditch Trail via Oligarchy Ditch Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Kensington Ditch Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Panama Reservoir Number 1 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. South Martin Street 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Niwot Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Left Hand Creek Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Coal Creek Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Erie Loop Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

12. Sanborn Reservoir 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint