Sunset hikes near Coon Lake Beach, 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. South Road 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Little Coon Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Fish Lake Loop 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. East Anoka County Regional Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Bunker-Chain of Lakes Regional Trail 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

6. Lochness Lake via East Anoka County Regional Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. Lochness Park Sunset Point & Lochness Lake via East Anoka County Regional Trail 9 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

9. Maple View Preserve Open Space Trail 9.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Bunker Hills Regional Park Sunset Point & Purple Loop via Central Anoka County Regional Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking

11. Prairie Oaks Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 118 min of walking

12. Orange Loop 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 102 min of walking