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. Burnt Cedar 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 58 min of walking

2. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 57 min of walking

3. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car12:15 AM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 12:15 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 402 min of walking

4. Creekside Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Pipeline Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 86 min of walking

6. Lake Hannan 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 123 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lake Fontal & Lake Hannan 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 93 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint & Youngs River Truck Trail via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 269 min of walking

9. Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 60 min of walking

10. Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 120 min of walking

11. Upper Cherry Creek Falls & Youngs River Truck Trail via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car10:48 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 232 min of walking

12. Lake Kayak via Spicer Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking