Sunset hikes near Beaverdale, 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. Flint River Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. 50th Street 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

3. Big Hollow Lake & Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area Beach via 152nd Avenue 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 119 min of walking

4. Brush College Road & Rock Spring Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 88 min of walking

5. 155th Street 7.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Sewer Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

7. 140th Avenue & 270th Street 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 343 min of walking

8. 240th Street 13.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. 190th Avenue & 240th Street 13.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Lake Geode via Lake Trail 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. 200th Street & 370th Avenue 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 250th Street 16.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead