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 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 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 · 8 min of walking

2. Sauk Trail Pond 5.2 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

3. Hennepin Canal Parkway via Hennipen Canal Parkway 10.3 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. 2300 East & East 2250th Street 19.6 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

5. 1325 East Street & 250 North Avenue 22.6 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

6. 690 North via Rock Island Trail 23 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. 1300 E Road 23.7 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

8. Shadow Lake 23.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 368 min of walking

9. 2200 East 24.1 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

10. 1350 East Sunset Point & 1350 East 24.9 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

11. 1300 East 26.6 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

12. Green River State Wildlife Area Sunset Point 27.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking