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. Sauk Rail Trail 25.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 122 min of walking

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Three Rivers Trail 31.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

11. 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

12. 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