Sunset hikes near Fletcher, 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. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 113 min of walking

2. Weaver Lake Park Beach & Elm Creek Forest Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 139 min of walking

3. Weaver Lake & Weaver Lake Park Beach 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 146 min of walking

4. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 lakes 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 145 min of walking

6. Southwest Trail Loop 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Sumac Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

8. Heron Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

9. Heron Trail & Meadowlark Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. Teal Lake via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

11. Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

12. Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 221 min of walking