Sunset hikes near Webster City, 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. Brushy Creek–Clay Hill Trail, 5 sights 12.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Lake Trail 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bridge Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 12.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Clay Hill Trail–Lake Trail, 4 sights 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 93 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. East River Loop 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Ida Avenue 15.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Copperas Beds–Center Lodge Trail, 3 sights 18.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Indian Sunset Point–Copperas Beds, 4 sights 19.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

9. Boneyard Hollow & Center Lodge Trail 18.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 24 min of walking

10. Center Lodge Trail & River Trail 18.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 24 min of walking

11. 400th Street 21 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Badger Lake 26.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint