Sunset hikes near Saint Francis, 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. Lake George & Lake George Park Beach 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rum River 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Maple View Preserve Open Space Trail 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Prairie Oaks Trail 10 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sand Creek Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Mallery Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

7. Sled Hill 10 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Orange Loop 10 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. School service road and path 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

10. Red Oaks West Path 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

11. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:55 PM

    1. Be there6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Rum River–Sunfish Lake, 5 lakes 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

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