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. Swan Loop Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car12:00 AM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 12:00 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 372 min of walking

2. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 0.9 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

3. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 1.6 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

4. Burnt Cedar 1.6 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

5. Cherry Lake 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 239 min of walking

6. Creekside Trail 2.8 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

7. Ozimandias Falls & Cherry Lake via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car12:09 AM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 12:09 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 405 min of walking

8. Lake Hannan 2.7 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

9. Lake Fontal & Lake Hannan 2.7 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

10. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint via Stossel Creek Road Northeast 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 102 min of walking

11. Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 2.2 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

12. Upper Cherry Creek Falls via Stossel Creek Road Northeast 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 67 min of walking