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. Bluff Lake via Sand Creek Regional Greenway 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 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 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 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 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

4. Westerly Creek Reservoir–Kelly Reservoir, 3 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Havana Ponds Trail & Prairie Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Ladora Lake–Havana Ponds Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Wildlife Viewing–Parkfield Lake, 8 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Prairie Gateway Open Space Trail–Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

9. Lil Lowry Pond 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Mid Lowry Pond 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. Prairie Gateway Open Space Loop Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

12. Discovery Viewpoint via Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

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