AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Monroe, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. West 86th Street South 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 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 · 26 min of walking

  2. South 96th Avenue West 3.3 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

  3. Lake Red Rock & Karr Trail 6.7 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

  4. East 64th Street South 8.8 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

  5. East 56th Street South 8.5 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

  6. Lake Red Rock - Lake Red Rock Project Beach 11.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:53 PM

    1. Be there6:53 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

  7. Des Moines River & Lake Red Rock - Lake Red Rock Project Beach 11.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:53 PM

    1. Be there6:53 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

  8. Competine Trail 13.8 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

  9. Jewell Drive 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  10. The Island & Howell Station Prairie Trail 14 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 72 min of walking

  11. Howell Station Prairie Trail 14 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. West 90th Street North 17.1 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