Sunset hikes near Loring, 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. Jack Pine Trail & Otter Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

2. West 148th Street North 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Lake Petocka 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Chichaqua Valley Trail 9.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Heart of Iowa Nature Trail 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 205 min of walking

6. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 385 min of walking

7. Orlabor Gateway Trail 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. Hickory Grove Lake & Hickory Grove County Park Beach Loop 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. High Trestle Trail 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. 730th Avenue & North 115th Avenue West 10.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:56 PM

    1. Be there6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Pin Oak via Northwest Cherry Creek Lane 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

12. Northwest Cherry Creek Lane Loop 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking