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. Landon Avenue Southwest 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

2. Highway 1 Trail & Landon Avenue Southwest 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Clear Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Woodpecker Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. North Ridge Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

6. Iowa River Corridor Viewpoint & Iowa River Corridor via Iowa River Corridor Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   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

7. Iowa River Corridor Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   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

8. University Lake–Clear Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 62 min of walking

9. Melrose Avenue Sidepath 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   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

10. Sand Lake–Ralston Creek, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

11. Muddy Creek Trail 3.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Fox Valley Pond 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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