Sunset hikes near Rockdale, 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. Ampitheater & Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trail via Calcite Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 59 min of walking

2. Observation Deck & Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trail via Calcite Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Calcite Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 33 min of walking

4. High Point Trail & Ridge Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 75 min of walking

5. Cedar Ridge Viewpoint & Eagle Scout Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Cattesse Trail & Chief Peosta Trail via Eagle Scout Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

7. Bee Branch Pond–Bee Branch Trail: Upper Loop, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

8. Northwest Arterial Bike/Hike Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

9. Spring Street Trail 16.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 58 min of walking

10. 325th Avenue 16.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. 304th Avenue 14 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lost Canyon Trail 19.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

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