AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Orilla, 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. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Lake Colechester via Highway 28 Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

  3. Great Western Trail 1.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:57 PM

    1. Be there6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Dark7:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  5. Orchard Hills Trail & Warrior Park Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  6. North Avenue Trail 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:57 PM

    1. Be there6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Dark7:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. 50th Street Trail Loop via Grand Avenue Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. 50th Street Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  9. Marketplace Drive Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  10. Army Post Road 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. City Campus Pond & Raccoon River Park Beach via Jordan Creek Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  12. City Campus Pond & Raccoon River Park Beach via Jordan Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 61 min of walking

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