Sunset hikes near Rubens Siding, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

  2. Three Rivers Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

  3. 280th Avenue 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. 200th Avenue 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  5. 460th Street 20.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  6. 475th Street 21.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

  7. 280th Street 21.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  8. Badger Lake 31.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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