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. Kyger Reservoir–Jodee Reservoir, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Beaver Pond–Snapper Pond, 4 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

3. Jodee Reservoir via Poudre River Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Fossil Creek Reservoir & Swede Lake 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Windsor Reservoir 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

6. Poudre River Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Windsor Lake Loop 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Equalizer Lake & Houts Reservoir Loop 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

9. Roulard Lake & Schneider Lake via Great Western Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. John Law Reservoir & Schneider Lake via Great Western Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

11. Great Western Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Foote Lagoon & Civic Center Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

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