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. Raccoon River Valley Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

2. Spring Lake & Spring Lake Trails 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

3. W Avenue 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. 200th Street 15.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. 340th Street 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

6. Upland Avenue 17.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. High Trestle Trail 27.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Russell White Nature Trail & Union Avenue 25.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

9. Indian Sunset Point–Copperas Beds, 4 sights 31.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

10. Copperas Beds–Center Lodge Trail, 3 sights 31.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. High Trestle Viewpoint via High Trestle Trail 32.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Center Lodge Trail & River Trail 32.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 24 min of walking