AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Apple Valley, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Morningview Pond 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Long Lake–Galaxie Park Lake, 3 lakes 1.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Alimagnet Lake 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

  4. Treetop Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  5. Frog Swamp–Birch Pond, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Carlson Lake–Frog Swamp, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  7. Thomas Lake–Frog Swamp, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Black & Highline Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  9. Black 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

  10. Wheaton Pond–Frog Swamp, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. North Creek Greenway 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  12. Valley Lake Park Beach 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 43 min of walking

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