Sunset hikes near Iowa City, 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. Windsor Ridge Pond via Sycamore Greenway Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 333 min of walking

2. Eagle Tree–City Park Roads, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Highway 1 Trail & Landon Avenue Southwest 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Landon Avenue Southwest via Sycamore Greenway Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Iowa River Corridor Trail & Woodpecker Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

6. Court Hill Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Muddy Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 138 min of walking

8. North Ridge Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 141 min of walking

9. Scott-Beech 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Sand Lake via Sycamore Greenway Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

11. Lake Calvin via Sycamore Greenway Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

12. Highway 6 Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking