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.

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. Greenleaf Woods–Blackhawk Lake, 3 groves 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 290 min of walking

3. 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

4. Blackhawk Lake–Galaxie Park Lake, 3 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 284 min of walking

5. Katie Pond 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 287 min of walking

6. 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

7. Cherryview Path 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 251 min of walking

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Schwanze Lake & Frog Pond 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 114 min of walking