Sunset hikes near Rich Valley, 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. Lone Rock Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 123 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Wetland Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Wachter Lake & Geronime Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 193 min of walking

4. Galaxie Park Lake 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 177 min of walking

5. North Creek Greenway 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 179 min of walking

6. Geronime Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 195 min of walking

7. Innisfree Lake 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 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 · 60 ft climb · 70 min of walking

8. Erickson Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 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 · 50 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Fish Lake–Hay Lake, 3 lakes 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 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 · 39 min of walking

10. Hay Lake–Schwanze Lake, 3 lakes 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Holland Lake–Thomas Lake, 6 lakes 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Farquar Lake–Thomas Lake, 5 lakes 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 218 min of walking