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. Dad Clark Dirt Trail & Foothills Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Dad Clark Trail 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. East/West Regional Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Marcy Gulch Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Outlaw & Wild West 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Badlands 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Highlands Point–Daniels Park Regional Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. High Line Canal Viewpoint via High Line Canal Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

9. High Line Canal Viewpoint via High Line Canal Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking

10. High Line Canal Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

11. Big Dry Creek Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 49 min of walking

12. Clarkson Multi-Use Path 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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