AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Wayzata, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

  2. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 5 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 190 min of walking

  3. Southwest Trail Loop 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 161 min of walking

  4. South West Trail Loop 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

  5. Parkers Lake 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 151 min of walking

  6. Snyder Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car10:36 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 373 min of walking

  7. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

  8. Schmidt Lake 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. French Park Beach & Meadow Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

  10. Bass Lake 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Medicine Lake–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Fish Lake West Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking