Sunset hikes near Randolph, 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. West Praire Hill & East Prairie Hill 1.8 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 · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking

2. Lower Arboretum–Lilac Hill, 6 lakes 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

3. Oxbow Pond via Carleton Arboretum Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Turtle Pond–Oxbow Pond, 3 lakes 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Empire Lake & Farm Loop 11.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Wetland Loop 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lone Rock Loop 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Katie Pond via Cherryview Path 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

9. Morningview Pond 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

10. Valley Lake Park Beach 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

11. Valley Lake & Valley Lake Park Beach 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

12. St. Olaf Natural Lands–Big Pond, 10 lakes 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

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