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.
This week’s evenings
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Be there by 6:47 PM
- Be there6:47 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Landon Avenue Southwest 2 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking
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Clear Creek Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Woodpecker Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Be there by 6:47 PM
- Be there6:47 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Sand Lake via Sycamore Greenway Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:34 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking
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Highway 6 Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking
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Iowa River Corridor Trail 1.7 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 28 min of walking
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Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 62 min of walking
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Melrose Avenue Sidepath 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 47 min of walking
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Muddy Creek Trail 4 mi away
Be there by 6:47 PM
- Be there6:47 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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South Slope Pond & Iowa River Corridor Trail 6.7 mi away
Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead