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. Milavec Lake via Firestone Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. St Vrain Legacy Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 92 min of walking

3. Firestone Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Sanborn Reservoir 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 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.

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

5. Blue Heron Reservoir–Pelican Pond, 11 lakes 4 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

6. Pelican Pond–Sandpiper Pond, 6 lakes 3.7 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

7. Green Mill Road 9.8 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

8. Coal Creek Trail 9.8 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

9. Return to Top - Red–River Trail, 5 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 182 min of walking

10. Grandview Trail–Return to Top - Red, 3 sights 10.2 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. Buffalo Lake–Coal Creek Trail, 5 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 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 · 80 ft climb · 214 min of walking

12. Saint Vrain Greenway 7.4 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 · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint