Sunset hikes near Delano, 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. State Corridor Refuge Trail - Wilkie Unit Sunset Point & State Corridor Refuge Trail - Wilkie Unit 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. State Corridor Refuge Trail - Wilkie Unit 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Delano Park Walking Path 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Lake Rebecca MTB Single-Track Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 88 min of walking

5. Lake Rebecca 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Katrina Lake & Baker Park Reserve Beach Loop via Lake Independence Regional Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lake Independence–Katrina Lake, 3 lakes 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Buffalo High School Path via Pedestrian Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

9. Lake Pulaski & Pedestrian Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 131 min of walking

10. Deer Lake 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Buffalo Lake & Mink Lake Loop 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

12. Baker Park Reserve Beach via Lake Independence Regional Trail 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 0 min before dark.

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