Sunset hikes near Credit River, 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. Orchard Lake Loop 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Big Woods Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Blind Lake 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Cleary Lake Regional Park Beach & Ironwood Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Markley Lake 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Murphy Lake 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Spring Lake 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

8. Lower Prior Lake & Sand Point Beach 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 84 min of walking

9. Thunder Canyon via Minnesota Valley State Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 89 min of walking

10. Twin Ponds 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

11. Sand Point Beach Loop 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Jeffers Pond & Sand Point Beach via Carriage Hills Park Path 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

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