Sunset hikes near Lavinia, 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. Russell White Nature Trail & Union Avenue 16.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. 340th Street 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Upland Avenue 20 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Swan Lake & Sauk Rail Trail 25.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. 200th Avenue 24.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. 280th Avenue Sunset Point & 280th Avenue 28.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

7. 475th Street 28.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

8. 460th Street 30 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

9. 280th Street 33.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Raccoon River Valley Trail 37.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. W Avenue 41.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Spring Lake & Spring Lake Trails 39 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

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