AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near La Motte, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. 304th Avenue 5 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. 325th Avenue 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  3. Cedar Ridge Viewpoint & Eagle Scout Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Cattesse Trail & Chief Peosta Trail via Eagle Scout Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  5. High Point Trail & Ridge Trail 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 75 min of walking

  6. Observation Deck & Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trail via Calcite Trail 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Ampitheater & Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trail via Calcite Trail 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  8. Calcite Trail 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 33 min of walking

  9. 142nd Street & 162nd Avenue 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 82 min of walking

  10. Alpine Slide & Remi's Ridge 15.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Green Downhill & Watch Tower 15.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  12. Green Downhill–Jump Line, 5 sights 15.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 74 min of walking

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