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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Green Mill Road 1 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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Coal Creek Trail 1 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–Return to Top - Red, 3 sights 1.3 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Grandview Trail 1.3 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
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Sunset Ridge Trail 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 25 min of walking
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Community Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 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.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking
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Erie Loop Trail 0.3 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking
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Coal Creek Viewpoint & Coal Creek Trail 1.3 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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St Vrain Legacy Trail 5.7 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Milavec Lake via Firestone Trail 6.4 mi away
Be there by 7:08 PM
- Be there7:08 PM
- Sunset7:28 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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Erie Lake–Prince Lake Number 2, 4 lakes 4.1 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Marfell Lakes & Elmwood Reservoir 4.1 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:57 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