AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Heart of Iowa Nature Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 116 min of walking

  2. High Trestle Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Orlabor Gateway Trail 9.4 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 — 8 min before dark.

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

  4. Pin Oak via Northwest Cherry Creek Lane 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

  5. Northwest Cherry Creek Lane Loop 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  6. Northwest Lakeshore Drive 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

  7. Lake Helen–Tedesco Connector Trail, 3 sights 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 166 min of walking

  8. Tedesco Connector Trail 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  9. Elwood the Gnome–Lake Helen, 4 sights 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 161 min of walking

  10. Walnut Grove & Tedesco Connector Trail 7.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:55 PM

    1. Be there6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Gay Lea Wilson Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 316 min of walking

  12. Fisher Lake & Orlabor Gateway Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 145 min of walking