Sunset hikes near Vernon View, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Bever Park Trail & Interurban Trail 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking
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CeMar Trail & Grant Wood Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
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Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Locust via Sac & Fox Trail 2.2 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ephemeral Pond & Ash via Sac & Fox Trail 0.9 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Travis Road 2.3 mi away
Be there by 6:49 PM
- Be there6:49 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking
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Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
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Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walking
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Cedar River Trail 4.8 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Bowling Street Trail 6 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking
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Boyson Trail & Indian Creek Trail 5 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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10th Avenue South Sidepath & Grant Wood Trail 3.9 mi away
Leave by 6:04 PM
- Leave trailhead6:04 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 89 min of walking