Sunset hikes near Maple Grove, 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. Lake Camelot via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 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 · 143 min of walking

2. Fish Lake Regional Park Beach via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

3. French Park Beach–Bassett Creek Regional Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 241 min of walking

4. Fish Lake West Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

5. Medicine Lake Regional Trail Loop 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 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 · 42 min of walking

6. Bass Lake via Trojan Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

7. Schmidt Lake via Trojan Trail 2.7 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 · 43 min of walking

8. Northwood Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

9. Weaver Lake & Weaver Lake Park Beach 3.1 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

10. Southwest Trail Loop 3.2 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

11. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 3.2 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

12. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 lakes 3.2 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