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 2.5 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 2.7 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 6:43 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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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 2.2 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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Lake Calvin via Sycamore Greenway Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:34 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking
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Scott-Beech 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking
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Highway 6 Trail 1.9 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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Longfellow Nature Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking
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Court Hill Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking
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Iowa River Corridor Trail 1.2 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