AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Eagan, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. East Thomas Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 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.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

  2. Frog Swamp–Birch Pond, 3 lakes 0 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Carlson Lake–Frog Swamp, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  4. Heine Pond & Highline Trail 0.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 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

  5. Gerhardt Lake & Frog Pond 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Thomas Lake–Frog Swamp, 4 lakes 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  7. Holland Lake–Thomas Lake, 6 lakes 1 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 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

  8. Jensen Lake–Thomas Lake, 3 lakes 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

  9. Farquar Lake–Thomas Lake, 5 lakes 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 202 min of walking

  10. Fish Lake–Hay Lake, 3 lakes 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

  11. Black 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  12. Blackhawk Lake 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking