Sunset hikes near Edina, 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. SE Anderson Lake via Cherrywood trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 83 min of walking

2. Lake Smetana & Riley Lake Park Beach via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

3. Bryant Lake–Lake Normandale, 4 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 238 min of walking

4. Lake Normandale–Lake Smetana, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 129 min of walking

5. Osprey Viewpoint–Goose Nest Pond, 8 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walking

6. Bush Lake–SW Anderson Lake, 10 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

7. Mount Gilboa–Bush Lake Loop, 11 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

8. Bryant Lake Park Swimming Beach & UnitedHealth Pond via Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 117 min of walking

9. Lone Lake–Mud Lake, 5 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 334 min of walking

10. Shady Oak Lake–Minnehaha Creek, 6 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 297 min of walking

11. Mud Lake–UnitedHealth Pond, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 184 min of walking

12. Duck Lake–Mud Lake, 5 lakes 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 193 min of walking