AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Burlington, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Sewer Trail 1.7 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

  2. 155th Street 6.8 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

  3. 50th Street 6.9 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

  4. Brush College Road & Rock Spring Road 5 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. Flint River Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 88 min of walking

  6. Big Hollow Lake & Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area Beach via 152nd Avenue 11.8 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

  7. 200th Street & 370th Avenue 10.7 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

  8. 140th Avenue & 270th Street 14 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

  9. North County Road 1300 18.3 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. 240th Street 19.1 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

  11. 190th Avenue & 240th Street 19.1 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

  12. Lincoln Trail Loop 19.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking