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. Q Avenue 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. M Avenue via 340th Street 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. N Avenue 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. 130th Street & M Avenue 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walking

5. 310th Avenue 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. South Tama Recreational Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. ATV Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Cherry Lake & South Tama Recreational Trail via ATV Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Cherry Lake & ATV Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. South Tama Recreation Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

11. 130th Street 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 110th Street 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint