Sunset hikes near Metz, 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. West 86th Street South 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. West 92nd Street North 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 36 min of walking

3. South 96th Avenue West 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. West 90th Street North 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. North 107th Avenue West & West 4th Street North 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Oriole Avenue 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

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

7. East 64th Street South 13 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

8. East 56th Street South 11.9 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. Dark7:40 PM

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

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

9. North 83rd Avenue East Sunset Point & North 83rd Avenue East 15.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Knapp Avenue 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 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 · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

11. Lake Petocka via Chichaqua Valley Trail 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 195 min of walking

12. Lake Red Rock & Karr Trail 16.9 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