Sunset hikes near Andover, mn

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. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Orange Loop 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Lazy River Loop & Central Anoka County Regional Trail via Prairie Oaks Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Prairie Oaks Trail 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sled Hill 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bunker Hills Regional Park Sunset Point & Lazy River Loop Loop via Orange Loop 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. McKay Lake via Prairie Oaks Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Wilderness Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Maple View Preserve Open Space Trail 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Mallery Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

11. Sand Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. School service road and path 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

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