Sunset hikes near Lake Shore Park, 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. Hanlo's Pond & Bergeron Pond 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Thunder Bay - Westwinds Park Sunset Point & Thunder Bay - Westwinds Park Trail via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

3. Oak & Thunder Bay - Westwinds Park Trail via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

5. Gateway State Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 155 min of walking

6. North Knucklehead & South Knucklehead via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Beam Pond (Markham) via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Lake Owasso–Grass Lake, 6 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 288 min of walking

9. Lake Johanna–Grass Lake, 4 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 244 min of walking

10. Grass Lake–Gilfillan Lake, 5 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

11. Goose Lake–Birch Lake, 7 lakes 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

12. Tamarack Lake–Fish Lake, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint