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. Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook–Cedar River Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

2. Mount Trashmore–Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook Loop, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walking

3. Bever Park Trail & Interurban Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking

4. Cedar Valley Nature Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

5. CeMar Trail & Grant Wood Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Cedar River Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Prairie Park Fishery–Ephemeral Pond, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 122 min of walking

8. Bowling Street Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

9. Robbins Lake & Edgewood Trail via Ellis Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

10. Sinclair Detention Basin & Cedar River Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

11. Cedar Lake & Cedar Valley Nature Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

12. CeMar Trail 0 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead