Sunset hikes near Medina, 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. Timber Trail Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Katrina Lake & Baker Park Reserve Beach Loop via Lake Independence Regional Trail 2.5 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

3. Lake Independence Regional Trail 2.5 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 2.5 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. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 142 min of walking

6. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 158 min of walking

7. Lake Camelot via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.4 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

8. Baker Park Reserve Beach via Lake Independence Regional Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Lake Independence & Baker Park Reserve Beach via Lake Independence Regional Trail 3.5 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

10. South West Trail Loop 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 min of walking

11. French Park Beach & Meadow Trail 3.4 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

12. Medicine Lake & French Park Beach via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking