AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Midway, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Cedar Valley Nature Trail 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Morgan Creek Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

  3. CeMar Trail & Grant Wood Trail 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Boyson Trail & Indian Creek Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  5. Robbins Lake & Ellis Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

  6. Boyson Trail & Indian Creek Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

  7. Cedar Lake & Cedar Valley Nature Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  8. Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook–Cedar River Trail, 3 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

  9. Mount Trashmore–Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook Loop, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walking

  10. Fletcher Road 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

  11. Cherokee Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  12. Pleasant Creek State Park Beach 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint