Sunset hikes near Rowland, 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. Round Lake Beach via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Lake Minnewashta–Lake Ann Beach, 4 beaches 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. SE Anderson Lake via Cherrywood trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 83 min of walking

4. Lake Smetana & Riley Lake Park Beach via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Lake Smetana via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

6. Bryant Lake Park Swimming Beach 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

7. Welch Lake 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

8. Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area Viewpoint 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. SW Anderson Lake & Lake Idlewild 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

10. Lake Susan Preserve Beach & Round Lake Beach via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Neill Lake & Round Lake Beach 0.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

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