Sunset hikes

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. Wapello Keokuk Road 2.5 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

2. 150th Street 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 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

3. 90th Avenue 0 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. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

4. 80th Avenue 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walking

5. 185th Street & 60th Avenue 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. 130th Avenue & 325th Street 3.7 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. Dark7:39 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

7. 60th Avenue 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 310th Street Sunset Point & 102nd Avenue 6.6 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

9. 130th Avenue 6.8 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

10. 150th Avenue & 282nd Street 7.1 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

11. Cedar Avenue 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 185th Avenue 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 64 min of walking