Sunset hikes near Conger, 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. 50th Avenue & Kirkwood Street 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

2. Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

3. Orchard Hills Trail & Warrior Park Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Warrior Park Trail via Highway 28 Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 116 min of walking

5. North Avenue Trail 9.4 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

6. Lake Colechester via Highway 28 Trail 10.6 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 · 37 min of walking

7. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

8. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

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

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

9. Tallgrass Pond & Grand Avenue Trail 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 375 min of walking

10. Dale Maffitt Reservoir Loop 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

11. Kettlestone Commons Pond–Tallgrass Pond, 3 lakes 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car10:29 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 354 min of walking

12. Corner Pocket–Jerry Kelly Trail, 3 sights 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

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