AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Aurora, 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.

11 of 12 spots
  1. 200th Street 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. 180th Street 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

  3. West Lake Trail 11.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Backbone Forest Trails 12 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Ryan Property Trails Sunset Point via Backbone Forest Trails 12 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Ryan Property Trails 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  7. Backbone Forest Trails Sunset Point & Ryan Property Trails 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

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

  8. Backbone Lake–Bluebird Trail, 3 sights 12.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Volga River State Recreation Area Sunset Point 16.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Frog Hollow Viewpoint–Deport Trail, 4 sights 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Albany Trail & Deport Trail 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Deport Trail–Frog Hollow Trail, 4 sights 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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