Sunset hikes near Riverside, 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 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. 540th Street Southeast 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Landon Avenue Southwest via Sycamore Greenway Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 358 min of walking

4. Sioux Avenue Southeast 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. 500th Street Southeast 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Windsor Ridge Pond via Sycamore Greenway Trail 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. 230th Street 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. White Oak Avenue Southeast 12.1 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

9. Highway 1 Trail & Landon Avenue Southwest 10.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Landon Avenue Southwest 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

11. Eagle Tree–City Park Roads, 3 sights 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 299 min of walking

12. Frytown trail 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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