Sunset hikes near White Bear Lake, 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. Hanlo's Pond & Bergeron Pond 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lake Owasso–Grass Lake, 6 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 288 min of walking

3. Lake Johanna–Grass Lake, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 244 min of walking

4. Grass Lake–Gilfillan Lake, 5 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. Goose Lake–Birch Lake, 7 lakes 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

6. Tamarack Lake–Fish Lake, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Bald Eagle Lake–Grass Lake, 10 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

8. Mound–Tamarack Lake Loop, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Birch Lake–Tamarack Lake, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. East Vadnais Lake–West Vadnais Lake, 9 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. Otter Lake–Tamarack Lake, 6 sights 2.2 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 · 38 min of walking

12. Snail Lake–Birch Lake, 7 lakes 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 154 min of walking