Sunset hikes near Excelsior, 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. Wolsfeld Lake 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 7.3 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

3. Katrina Lake & Baker Park Reserve Beach Loop via Lake Independence Regional Trail 7.5 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. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 lakes 8 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 190 min of walking

5. Lake Independence Regional Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake Ind 8.3 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.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Southwest Trail Loop 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 161 min of walking

8. Parkers Lake 8.7 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

9. South West Trail Loop 8.7 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 · 47 min of walking

10. Timber Trail Loop 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Fish Lake West Trail 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

12. Fish Lake Regional Park Beach via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking