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. Cedar Valley Nature Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Morgan Creek Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

3. CeMar Trail & Grant Wood Trail 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Prairie Chapel Road 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Boyson Trail & Indian Creek Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Robbins Lake & Edgewood Trail via Ellis Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Creek Confluence - Owl & Indian Creek Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Cedar Lake & Cedar Valley Nature Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

9. CeMar Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook–Cedar River Trail, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

11. Mount Trashmore–Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook Loop, 4 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walking

12. Cherokee Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

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