Sunset hikes near Coates, 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. Wetland Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Lone Rock Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

3. Empire Lake–Farm Loop, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 165 min of walking

4. Farquar Lake–Thomas Lake, 5 lakes 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 260 min of walking

5. Veterans Memorial Greenway 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

6. Alimagnet Lake & Galaxie Park Lake 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 321 min of walking

7. Mississippi River Greenway 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

8. Wachter Lake & Geronime Pond 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 193 min of walking

9. Geronime Pond 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 195 min of walking

10. North Creek Greenway 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 148 min of walking

11. Horseshoe Lake 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

12. Galaxie Park Lake via North Creek Greenway 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 96 min of walking