Sunset hikes near Circle Pines, 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. Lochness Park Sunset Point & Lochness Lake via East Anoka County Regional Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lochness Lake via East Anoka County Regional Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

3. Rice Creek North Regional Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Kerrey Lake & Rice Creek via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 322 min of walking

5. Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 1.7 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

6. Rice Creek 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 316 min of walking

7. Rice Creek 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 309 min of walking

8. East Anoka County Regional Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. East Moore Lake–Rice Creek, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 224 min of walking

10. Rice Creek Parkway 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Rice Creek–Rice Creek Parkway, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 243 min of walking

12. Bunker-Chain of Lakes Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint