Sunset hikes near Keokuk, 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. East County Road 600 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. East County Road 1900 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. North County Road 1500 11.7 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

4. North County Road 1300 12.7 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

5. East County Road 1100 14.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 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 — 11 min before dark.

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

6. North 2900th Place 15.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. East County Road 150 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 250th Street & Lick Creek Road 23.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. 200th Street & 370th Avenue 21.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Lick Creek Road 24.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

11. Shimek Forest Pond Two Loop 27.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. 50th Street 27.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

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