Sunset hikes near Rutland, 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. Three Rivers Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

2. 280th Street 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Badger Lake 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. 280th Avenue Sunset Point & 280th Avenue 18.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

5. 280th Avenue 20 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

6. Copperas Beds–Center Lodge Trail, 3 sights 28.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Indian Sunset Point–Copperas Beds, 4 sights 29.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

8. Boneyard Hollow & Center Lodge Trail 29.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 24 min of walking

9. Center Lodge Trail & River Trail 29.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 24 min of walking

10. 200th Avenue 29.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Ida Avenue 33.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:56 PM

    1. Be there6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Brushy Creek–Clay Hill Trail, 5 sights 33.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint