Sunset hikes near Orono, 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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Lake Independence–Katrina Lake, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lake Independence Regional Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 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 · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Lake Ind 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Wolsfeld Lake 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 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

6. Timber Trail Loop 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Baker Park Reserve Beach via Lake Independence Regional Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

8. Lake Camelot via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 143 min of walking

9. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

10. Fish Lake West Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

11. Fish Lake Regional Park Beach via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

12. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 145 min of walking