AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Sauk Trail Pond 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Hennepin Canal Parkway 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

  3. Hennepin Canal Parkway via Hennipen Canal Parkway 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 254 min of walking

  4. Rock Island Trail 17.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 137 min of walking

  5. 2300 East & East 2250th Street 14.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

  6. 1300 E Road 20.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. 2200 East 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. 1350 East Sunset Point & 1350 East 21.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  9. 1325 East Street & 250 North Avenue 22.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  10. 1300 East 23.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  11. 200 North 25.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Shadow Lake 25.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 126 min of walking