Timeline
06:34
Pick up a hot coffee to keep your hands warm. This café opens at 06:30, which is just in time for a sunrise walk in mid-January.
07:04
Walk to the Colorado State Capitol. The 22-minute walk from the anchor is short, but you need to account for the chill. Arrive before the sun crests the horizon.
07:19
Stand above the words 'One Mile Above Sea Level' engraved in the stone. Watch the sky lighten toward the WSW as the sun rises over the city.
07:49
Head back toward the Performing Arts Complex area. Nallen’s Irish Pub is a cozy spot to warm up and review the morning views.
Local tip
The walk from the café to the Capitol is exposed. Dress warmly. The Capitol building itself is open for tours, but the engraved milestone is visible from the exterior steps and grounds at any time.
Check before you go
- Queen City Collective Coffee opens at 06:30. Sunrise on 15 January is 07:19, so you must arrive early to get your coffee before heading up the hill.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Denver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).