Sunset hikes near Richmond, 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. Quince Avenue 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Hemlock Avenue 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Kewash Nature Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Frytown trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

5. 120th Street & Gum Avenue 7.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. 230th Street 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. 145th Street & Cedar Avenue 14.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Orange Avenue Sunset Point & Orange Avenue 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

9. Sequoia Avenue 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Violet Avenue 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Windsor Ridge Pond via Sycamore Greenway Trail 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 333 min of walking

12. 290th Street & 295th Street 16.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead