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. Quincy Avenue Multi-Use Path 2.1 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. Skeel Reservoir & Blackmer Lake via High Line Canal Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

3. Bike Jump–MTB Feature, 4 sights 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

4. High Line Canal Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Mid Lowry Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Lil Lowry Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Westerly Creek Reservoir–Kelly Reservoir, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Hampden Heights Trail Loop 0.6 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

9. Blackmer Lake & Centennial Link Trail via High Line Canal Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Cherry Hills Lake via High Line Canal Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

11. Westerly Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

12. Lowry Dam Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

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