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

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sauk Trail Pond 8.1 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

3. Hennepin Canal Parkway via Hennipen Canal Parkway 14.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 254 min of walking

4. 1325 East Street & 250 North Avenue 20 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

5. 1300 E Road 23.1 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

6. 690 North via Rock Island Trail 23.1 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

7. 1350 East Sunset Point & 1350 East 24.2 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. 2300 East & East 2250th Street 22.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

9. Green River State Wildlife Area Sunset Point 24.6 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

10. County Road 150 East 26.9 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

11. Shadow Lake 27 mi away

    Leave by 3:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car10:21 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 368 min of walking

12. 2200 East 26.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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