AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Lexington, 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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Hemlock Avenue 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. 230th Street 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. 120th Street & Gum Avenue 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. 145th Street & Cedar Avenue 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  5. Kewash Nature Trail 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  6. 160th Street 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

  7. 210th Street & 300th Avenue 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. 290th Street & 295th Street 11.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Quince Avenue 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Keokuk-Washington Road 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. 150th Street 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

  12. 320th Avenue 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint