Sunset hikes near Croton, 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. 250th Street & Lick Creek Road 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lick Creek Road 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

3. Shimek Forest Pond Two Loop 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Snow Trillium Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Coal Mine Hollow Drive 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Indian Lake & Indian Lake Trail Loop 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

7. 165th Street Sunset Point & 165th Street 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. 170th Street & Robin Avenue 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

9. 145th Street 19.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. 170th Street Sunset Point & 170th Street 20.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Lake Trail 20.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

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

12. 135th Road 21.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead