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. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Burnt Cedar 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

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

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

3. Lake Hannan 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lake Fontal & Lake Hannan 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

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

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

5. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint & Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car11:50 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 11:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 347 min of walking

6. Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

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

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

7. Upper Cherry Creek Falls & Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car11:36 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 11:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 314 min of walking

8. Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. 196th Street Southeast 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 91 min of walking

10. Lake Kayak via Spicer Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

11. Lake Margaret & You're Going Down 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 73 min of walking

12. Platts Lookout–Lake Margaret, 3 summits 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead