Sunset hikes near Clinton Stock Yards, 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. Great River Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

2. Mississippi River Trail via Discovery Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

3. 138th Avenue North 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Shadow Lake 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 368 min of walking

5. Lake Carlton & Oak Loop 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Plum River 19.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Jackson County Recreation Trail 20.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. Spring Lake 18 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Pride Lake 21.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

10. Sentinel Viewpoint–Twin Sisters, 3 viewpoints 21.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 43 min of walking

11. Twin Sisters & Sentinel Trail 21.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Cody Lake 22.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 12 min before dark.

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