AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Bluff Lake via Sand Creek Regional Greenway 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Morrison Naure Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Bluff Lake Nature Center Viewpoint–Bluff Lake, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

  4. Westerly Creek Reservoir–Kelly Reservoir, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  5. Mid Lowry Pond 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  6. Lil Lowry Pond 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  7. Ladora Lake & Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

  8. Prairie Gateway Open Space Loop Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  9. Discovery Viewpoint via Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  10. Prairie Gateway Open Space Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  11. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Perimeter Trail 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:52 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Westerly Creek Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

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