AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Carney, 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. Orlabor Gateway Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 89 min of walking

  3. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Chichaqua Valley Trail 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:56 PM

    1. Be there6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. High Trestle Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

  5. Northwest Cherry Creek Lane Loop 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

  6. Pin Oak via Northwest Cherry Creek Lane 3.1 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 · 38 min of walking

  7. Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area Beach–Neal Smith Trail, 3 sights 4.6 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

  8. Neal Smith Trail 4.8 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

  9. Top Shelf 4.9 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

  10. Lake Ceres 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

  11. Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area Beach–Lake Ceres, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

  12. Inter-Urban Trail–Lake Loop, 6 sights 4.6 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

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