Sunset hikes near Plymouth, 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. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

2. Parkers Lake 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 151 min of walking

3. Medicine Lake Regional Trail Loop 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

4. Schmidt Lake via Trojan Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

5. Bass Lake via Trojan Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

6. Northwood Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

7. French Park Beach–Bassett Creek Regional Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. South West Trail Loop 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. Lake Camelot via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 143 min of walking

10. Southwest Trail Loop 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 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 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 170 min of walking

12. Minnetonka Loop Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking