Sunset hikes near Maple River, 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. Sauk Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

2. Russell White Nature Trail & Union Avenue 16.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

3. Upland Avenue 30.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

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

4. 340th Street 34.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

5. Raccoon River Valley Trail 39.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

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