Sunset hikes near Pleasant Hill, 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. Strasser Woods State Preserve–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Copper Creek Lake & Youngstown Bike Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 202 min of walking

5. Youngstown Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. John Pat Dorrian Viewpoint & Martin Luther King Junior Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 134 min of walking

7. Martin Luther King Junior Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking

8. Southeast 44th Avenue & Southeast 56th Street 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Southeast 44th Avenue & Southeast 52nd Street 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Snyder Pond–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car10:33 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 366 min of walking

11. Chautauqua Valley Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 127 min of walking

12. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Chichaqua Valley Trail 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:54 PM

    1. Be there6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead