Sunset hikes near Empire, 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. Empire Lake–Farm Loop, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 165 min of walking

2. Lone Rock Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

3. Wetland Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Farquar Lake–Thomas Lake, 5 lakes 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 218 min of walking

5. Veterans Memorial Greenway 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

6. Alimagnet Lake & Galaxie Park Lake 10 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 321 min of walking

7. Greenleaf Woods & Alimagnet Lake 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 317 min of walking

8. Mississippi River Greenway 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 90 min of walking

9. Wachter Lake & Geronime Pond 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 193 min of walking

10. Geronime Pond 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 195 min of walking

11. North Creek Greenway 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 148 min of walking

12. Galaxie Park Lake via North Creek Greenway 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 96 min of walking