AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Cedar Rapids, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook–Cedar River Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

  2. Mount Trashmore–Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook Loop, 4 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walking

  3. Bever Park Trail & Interurban Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking

  4. Cedar Valley Nature Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  5. CeMar Trail & Grant Wood Trail 2 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 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

  6. Cedar River Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Boyson Trail & Indian Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  8. Ephemeral Pond–Ash, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Robbins Lake & Edgewood Trail via Ellis Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  10. Sinclair Detention Basin & Cedar River Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  11. Creek Confluence - Owl & Indian Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  12. Cedar Lake & Cedar Valley Nature Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking