Sunset hikes

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. Hennepin Canal Parkway 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. 1325 East Street & 250 North Avenue 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. County Road 150 East 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. County Road 550 North 20.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Green River State Wildlife Area Sunset Point 24.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. 1300 E Road 25.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. 1350 East Sunset Point & 1350 East 25.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. 200 North 26.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. 1300 East 27.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. 690 North via Rock Island Trail 27.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Sauk Trail Pond 30.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 60 min of walking

12. White Ash & Northern Red Oak via Saint Louis Canyon Trail 29.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 66 min of walking