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. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 lakes 41.5 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

7. 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

8. Southwest Trail Loop 42 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

9. 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

10. Parkers Lake 42.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 151 min of walking

11. Edward Lake–French Park Beach, 4 sights 44.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 252 min of walking

12. Snyder Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 41.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car10:38 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 373 min of walking