Sunset hikes near Ackley, ia

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. Warbler Avenue 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. 110th Street 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Timber Avenue 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. River's Edge Trail 10.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. 80th Street 8.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Pine Lake–Upper Pine Lake, 5 lakes 12.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Upper Pine Lake–Swan Pond, 3 lakes 12.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Thrush Avenue 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

9. Yarrow Avenue 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. 130th Street 17.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walking

11. 220th Street 20.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. U Avenue 19.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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