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.

1. Snyder Pond–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 366 min of walking

2. Orlabor Gateway Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

3. Chautauqua Valley Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 127 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

5. Strasser Woods State Preserve–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 304 min of walking

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

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. High Trestle Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Northwest Cherry Creek Lane Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

9. Pin Oak via Northwest Cherry Creek Lane 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

10. Northwest Lakeshore Drive 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

11. Lake Future & Snyder Pond via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 224 min of walking

12. Saylorville Lake–Fisher Lake, 6 lakes 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car10:46 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 386 min of walking