Sunset hikes near Nicols, 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. Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 291 min of walking

2. Blackhawk Lake 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking

3. Heine Pond & Highline Trail 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Wheaton Pond–Frog Swamp, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Long Lake–Galaxie Park Lake, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Highline Trail 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Farquar Lake–Thomas Lake, 5 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 202 min of walking

8. Holland Lake–Thomas Lake, 6 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Alimagnet Lake 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

10. Pilot Knob–Augusta Lake, 3 summits 1.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Minnesota River–Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car10:03 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 329 min of walking

12. Rogers Lake & Highline Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking