Sunset hikes near Thornburg, 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. 160th Street 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Keokuk Iowa 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. G Avenue 11.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 250th Street & C Avenue 14.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. 130th Avenue 15 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. 420th Avenue 16.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Queens Avenue 14.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 150th Avenue & 282nd Street 14 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. South Skunk River & 215th Avenue 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. 215th Avenue 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. 310th Street Sunset Point & 102nd Avenue 17.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. 180th Street 18.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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