Sunset hikes near Holland, ne

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. Wagon Train Lake 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Yankee Hill Sunset Point–Appian Way Lake, 3 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

3. Wedgewood Lake–Yankee Hill Sunset Point, 5 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 90 min of walking

4. Appian Way Lake & Helen Boosalis Trail via Old Cheney Road Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

5. Pine Lake Pond–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 5 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 301 min of walking

6. Penguin Pool–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 4 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 239 min of walking

7. Old Cheney Road Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

8. Billy Wolff Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

9. Helen Boosalis Trail & Tierra Williamsburg Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 161 min of walking

10. SouthPointe Sunset Point–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 5 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 95 min of walking

11. Wilderness Park Horse Trail & Wilderness Park Trail via Jamaica North Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Wilderness Park Cutover–Wilderness Park Horse Trail Loop, 3 sights 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 206 min of walking