Sunset hikes near Clyde, 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. 730th Avenue & North 115th Avenue West 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lake Harvester Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. West 92nd Street North 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 36 min of walking

4. Heart of Iowa Nature Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 169 min of walking

5. West 90th Street North 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. West 148th Street North 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Lake Petocka via Chichaqua Valley Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 341 min of walking

8. Chichaqua Valley Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 281 min of walking

9. Brown Avenue 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

10. Iowa Highway 330 Trail 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Hickory Grove Lake & Hickory Grove County Park Beach Loop 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. North 107th Avenue West & West 4th Street North 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint