Sunset hikes near Merriam, 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 18.1 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. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 18.3 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 · 45 min of walking

3. Lake Independence Regional Trail 19.1 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 19.1 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. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 lakes 19.2 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

6. Parkers Lake 19.3 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

7. Lake Independence & Baker Park Reserve Beach via Lake Independence Regional Trail 19.6 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

8. Southwest Trail Loop 19.7 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. Timber Trail Loop 19.8 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

10. South West Trail Loop 19.8 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

11. Baker Park Reserve Beach via Lake Independence Regional Trail 19.9 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

12. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking