AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Mitchellville, 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. Lake Petocka via Chichaqua Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Oriole Avenue 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

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

  3. Chichaqua Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  4. Gay Lea Wilson Trail–Youngstown Bike Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 299 min of walking

  5. West 86th Street South 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:56 PM

    1. Be there6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Copper Creek Lake via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

  7. Jack Pine Trail & Otter Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  8. West 148th Street North 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

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

  9. West 92nd Street North 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

  10. Strasser Woods State Preserve–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 13 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 304 min of walking

  11. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail 11 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 35 min of walking

  12. West 90th Street North 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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