Sunset hikes near Burnsville, 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. Alimagnet Lake 1.7 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

2. Crystal Lake West Beach 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

3. Heine Pond & Highline Trail 3.1 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. Wheaton Pond–Frog Swamp, 3 lakes 3.1 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

5. Long Lake–Galaxie Park Lake, 3 lakes 3.1 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

6. Highline Trail 3.1 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

7. Holland Lake–Thomas Lake, 6 lakes 3.1 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

8. Big Rivers Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 346 min of walking

9. Lake Marion Greenway 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

10. Black 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 202 min of walking

11. North Creek Greenway 2.2 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. Greenleaf Woods & Alimagnet Lake 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 91 min of walking