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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 91 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 113 min of walking

  3. Hanrehan Lake 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  4. Orchard Lake Loop 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

  5. Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 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. Blind Lake 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 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. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

  8. Markley Lake 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 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

  9. Murphy Lake 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  10. Spring Lake 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

  11. Homestead Court 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  12. Cherryview Path 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 251 min of walking