Sunset hikes near Jessenland, 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. Katrina Lake & Baker Park Reserve Beach Loop via Lake Independence Regional Trail 35.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lake Independence & Baker Park Reserve Beach via Lake Independence Regional Trail 36.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lake Independence Regional Trail 36.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lake Ind 36.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 41 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 · 45 min of walking

6. Wolsfeld Lake 38.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. South West Trail Loop 42.3 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 · 47 min of walking

8. French Park Beach & Meadow Trail 41.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

9. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 42 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

10. Schmidt Lake 42 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Bass Lake 42 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Medicine Lake–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 42 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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