Sunset hikes near Mesquakie Indian Settlement, 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. F Avenue 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. South Tama Recreational Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Cherry Lake & ATV Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

4. Cherry Lake & South Tama Recreational Trail via ATV Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

5. ATV Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. South Tama Recreation Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

7. 380th Street 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 130th Street & M Avenue 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walking

9. M Avenue via 340th Street 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. N Avenue 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. 110th Street 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 60th Street 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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