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. Highway 1 Trail & Landon Avenue Southwest 2.9 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. Court Hill Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Scott-Beech 2.1 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. Windsor Ridge Trails 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

5. Taft Avenue Southeast 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Sand Lake via Sycamore Greenway Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

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

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

7. Lake Calvin via Sycamore Greenway Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

8. Highway 6 Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

9. Longfellow Nature Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

10. Melrose Avenue Sidepath 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 78 min of walking

11. Iowa River Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 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 — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. Muddy Creek Trail 6.9 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

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