Sunset hikes near Merrimac, 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. 150th Street 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Yew Avenue 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 138 min of walking

3. 155th Street & Tuliptree Avenue 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Orange Avenue Sunset Point & Orange Avenue 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Quince Avenue 8.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. 183rd Boulevard 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. 290th Street & 295th Street 11.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Iowa Avenue Sunset Point & Iowa Avenue 11.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Sequoia Avenue 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Lake Darling & Lake Darling State Park Beach via Lake Darling Road 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Skunk River & 295th Street 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Frog Pond via Prairie Path 11 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 46 min of walking