Sunset hikes near Paton, 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. W Avenue 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. 200th Street 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Spring Lake & Spring Lake Trails 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Raccoon River Valley Trail 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. 340th Street 16.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

6. Indian Sunset Point–Copperas Beds, 4 sights 18.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

7. Copperas Beds–Center Lodge Trail, 3 sights 18.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Center Lodge Trail & River Trail 19.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 24 min of walking

9. Boneyard Hollow & Center Lodge Trail 19.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 24 min of walking

10. Upland Avenue 18.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Brushy Creek–Clay Hill Trail, 5 sights 23.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

12. Lake Trail 23.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint