Sunset hikes near Sharon Center, 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. Landon Avenue Southwest via Sycamore Greenway Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Highway 1 Trail & Landon Avenue Southwest 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Landon Avenue Southwest 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

4. Eagle Tree–City Park Roads, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Frytown trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Willow Creek Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

7. Windsor Ridge Pond via Sycamore Greenway Trail 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Quince Avenue 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Clear Creek Trail 8.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Timber Ridge Trail 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Woodpecker Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. North Ridge Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking