Sunset hikes near Van Cleve, 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. Knapp Avenue 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

2. Iowa Highway 330 Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 34 min of walking

3. North 107th Avenue West & West 4th Street North 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. North 83rd Avenue East Sunset Point & North 83rd Avenue East 9.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Heart of Iowa Nature Trail 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 169 min of walking

6. North 75th Avenue East 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 33 min of walking

7. East 116th Street North 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Vine Avenue 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Brown Avenue 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Green Castle Road 14.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:54 PM

    1. Be there6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Dark7:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. West 92nd Street North 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 36 min of walking

12. North 87th Avenue East Sunset Point & East 140th Street North 16.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:54 PM

    1. Be there6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Dark7:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead