Sunset hikes near Highland Center, 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. Wapello Keokuk Road 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. 90th Avenue 1.3 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. Dark7:38 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

3. 80th Avenue 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walking

4. 130th Avenue & 325th Street 3.5 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. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. 185th Street & 60th Avenue 4.8 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 — 12 min before dark.

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

6. 60th Avenue 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. 310th Street Sunset Point & 102nd Avenue 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

8. 130th Avenue 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. 150th Street 4.2 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

10. 150th Avenue & 282nd Street 7.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. 185th Avenue 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. 215th Avenue 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint