Sunset hikes near East Gate Estates, 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. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 30.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

2. Parkers Lake 31 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 151 min of walking

3. Katrina Lake & Baker Park Reserve Beach Loop via Lake Independence Regional Trail 31.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Back 40–Sweeney Lake, 12 lakes 33.2 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

5. Bassett Creek Lagoons–Bassett Creek, 4 sights 34 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

6. Wirth Pond & 45 North Trail 34 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Wirth Lake–Bassett Creek Lagoons, 6 lakes 34 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

8. 45 North Trail–Dead Dog, 3 sights 34.1 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

9. Ski Jump Pond–45 North Trail, 3 sights 34.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

10. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 sights 31.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 193 min of walking

11. Medicine Lake–Northwood Lake, 6 sights 32 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 128 min of walking

12. Cedar Lake–Wirth Lake, 18 lakes 33 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking