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. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

2. Lake Colechester via Highway 28 Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

3. Great Western Trail 1.3 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

4. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Lake Halice–Colby Woods Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Clive Greenbelt Trail–Walnut Creek Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 263 min of walking

7. Waveland Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Warrior Park Trail via Highway 28 Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 160 min of walking

9. Greenwood Park Lagoon–Maytag Reflecting Pool, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 31 min of walking

10. Blue Heron Lake–Raccoon River Park Beach, 3 beaches 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

11. City Campus Pond & Jordan Creek Trail Loop 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

12. Marketplace Drive Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking