Sunset hikes near Cottonville, 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. 325th Avenue 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. 304th Avenue 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 142nd Street & 162nd Avenue 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 82 min of walking

4. 342nd Avenue 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Alpine Slide & Remi's Ridge 15 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Green Downhill & Watch Tower 15.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:32 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

7. Green Downhill–Jump Line, 5 sights 15 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 74 min of walking

8. Spring Street Trail 16.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 58 min of walking

9. Brookfield Recreation Trail 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. High Point Trail & Ridge Trail 16.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 75 min of walking

11. 92nd Avenue 14 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Hickory Trail–Oak Trail, 3 sights 17.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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