Sunset hikes near Thompson Riverview Terrace, 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. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

2. Mallery Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

3. McKay Lake & Bunker Hills Regional Park Sunset Point 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

4. Prairie Oaks Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Wilderness Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Sand Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Bunker Hills Regional Park Sunset Point & Wilderness Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

8. Rush Creek Regional Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Coon Rapids Dam 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Shingle Creek Regional Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Target Northern Campus Lake 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

12. Grizzland 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

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