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. Saint Vrain Greenway 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Fairgrounds Lake & Saint Vrain Greenway 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Union Reservoir & Spring Gulch #2 Greenway via Saint Vrain Greenway 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Kensington Ditch Trail via Oligarchy Ditch Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Rough and Ready Pond via Powerline Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

6. Kensington Ditch Trail 1.1 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. Dark7:53 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. South Martin Street 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Niwot Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Left Hand Creek Trail 0 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. Dark7:53 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Sanborn Reservoir 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Panama Reservoir Number 1 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Cougar Trail–Legend Ridge Loop Loop, 5 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 42 min of walking

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