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. Clive Greenbelt Trail–Walnut Creek Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lake Halice–Colby Woods Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Waveland Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Greenwood Park Lagoon–Maytag Reflecting Pool, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

5. Lime Basin–Greenwood Park Lagoon, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

6. Bob Layton Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Lake Ceres–Beaver Creek Greenbelt Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 119 min of walking

8. City Campus Pond & Jordan Creek Trail Loop 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

10. Sheridan Avenue 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 310 min of walking

11. Walker Johnston Fishing Pond–Colby Woods Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Gray's Lake–MacRae Park Pond, 8 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking