Sunset hikes near Durham, 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. Lake Red Rock & Des Moines River via Howell Station Prairie Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Des Moines River–Lake Red Rock - Lake Red Rock Project Beach, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 132 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Howell Station Prairie Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. The Island & Howell Station Prairie Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 72 min of walking

5. Lake Red Rock - Lake Red Rock Project Beach 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Competine Trail 10.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Eaton Avenue Sunset Point & Eaton Avenue 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Elba Avenue 16.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. West 86th Street South 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

10. East 64th Street South 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

11. East 56th Street South 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Mahaska Community Recreation Trail 20 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking