Sunset hikes near Barden, 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. Back 40–Wirth Lake, 13 lakes 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Cedar Lake–Wirth Lake, 18 lakes 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

3. Perpich Center West Pond & Perpich Center East Pond via Luce Line Regional Trail 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Chalybeate Springs–Cedar Lake, 17 lakes 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

5. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 14.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

6. Parkers Lake 14.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 151 min of walking

7. French Park Beach–Bassett Creek Regional Trail, 3 sights 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 241 min of walking

8. South West Trail Loop 15.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 lakes 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 190 min of walking

10. Southwest Trail Loop 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 161 min of walking

11. Northwood Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 16 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

12. Schmidt Lake via Trojan Trail 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking