Sunset hikes near Saylorville, 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. Orlabor Gateway Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

2. Snyder Pond–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 366 min of walking

3. Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area Beach–Neal Smith Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 385 min of walking

5. Top Shelf 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Neal Smith Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. High Trestle Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Lake Ceres via Top Shelf 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 80 min of walking

9. Johnston Interurban Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 158 min of walking

10. Lake Future & Snyder Pond via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 224 min of walking

11. Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area Beach–Lake Ceres, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

12. Saylorville Lake–Fisher Lake, 6 lakes 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 3:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car10:46 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 386 min of walking