Sunset hikes near Frytown, 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. Frytown trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

2. Hemlock Avenue 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. F.W. Kent Park Beach–Pond #2, 5 lakes 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Landon Avenue Southwest via Sycamore Greenway Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 358 min of walking

5. Highway 1 Trail & Landon Avenue Southwest 9.5 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. Landon Avenue Southwest 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

7. Eagle Tree–City Park Roads, 3 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 299 min of walking

8. Clear Creek Trail 10.1 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

9. Timber Ridge Trail 10.1 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

10. 120th Street & Gum Avenue 7.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 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

11. Kent Park Lake–F.W. Kent Park Beach Loop, 3 beaches 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 48 min of walking

12. Youth Sports Park Pond & North Ridge Trail via Clear Creek Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car10:33 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 378 min of walking