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. Ken Mitchell via South Platte River Trail 0.3 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

2. South Platte River Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Signal Ditch Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

4. Ginther Reservoir Number 1 via Plains Tributary Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Lee Lateral Ditch Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Talbott Irrigation Reservoir–Park Village Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Wadley Reservoir #1 & Signal Ditch Maintenance Access Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

8. Wadley Reservoir #1 & Signal Ditch Maintenance Access Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

9. Brantner Gulch Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. South Platte River Trail alternate 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. South Platte River Trail Spur / E 120th Pky. Access - 120th Ave MUP 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 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 — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. East Lake Number 3–Tourist, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    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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