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.
This week’s evenings
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Anthem Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:11 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 55 min of walking
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Mathew Glasser Reservoir & Broomfield Trail 2.2 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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Coal Creek Viewpoint & Coal Creek Trail 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Josh's Pond via Lake Link Trail 0.3 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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McKay Lake via Lake Link Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking
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Brunner Reservoir–Bull Reservoir, 8 sights 1.9 mi away
Leave by 7:03 PM
- Leave trailhead7:03 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Stratford Lake–College Pond, 6 lakes 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking
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Stearns Lake–Cascade Lake, 8 sights 1 mi away
Be there by 7:09 PM
- Be there7:09 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Cascade Lake–Buffalo Lake, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Green Mill Road 6 mi away
Be there by 7:08 PM
- Be there7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Grandview Trail 6 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking