AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near University Heights, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Muddy Creek Trail 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. North Ridge Trail 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Highway 1 Trail & Landon Avenue Southwest 0.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Landon Avenue Southwest 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

  5. Clear Creek Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  6. Woodpecker Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  7. Sand Lake via Sycamore Greenway Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

  8. Lake Calvin via Sycamore Greenway Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  9. Scott-Beech 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

  10. Highway 6 Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

  11. Longfellow Nature Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

  12. Court Hill Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

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