Sunset hikes near Bevington, 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. 50th Avenue & Kirkwood Street 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

2. Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

3. Dale Maffitt Reservoir 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Orchard Hills Trail & Warrior Park Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. Warrior Park Trail via Highway 28 Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 116 min of walking

6. North Avenue Trail 10.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Lake Colechester via Highway 28 Trail 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

8. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

10. Tallgrass Pond & Grand Avenue Trail 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car10:39 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 375 min of walking

11. Tallgrass Pond 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

12. Kettlestone Commons Pond & Tallgrass Pond 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 94 min of walking