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. North Ridge Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Fox Valley Pond 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Muddy Creek Trail 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Colony Acres & South Slope Pond via Iowa River Corridor Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. South Slope Pond & Iowa River Corridor Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

6. Clear Creek Trail 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Timber Ridge Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Youth Sports Park Pond via North Ridge Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Woodpecker Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. West Lake–Liberty Centre Pond, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Youth Sports Park Pond–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 240 min of walking

12. Muddy Creek Trail & North Liberty Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 125 min of walking