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. Sauk Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 122 min of walking

2. Swan Lake & Sauk Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 119 min of walking

3. Russell White Nature Trail & Union Avenue 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. Upland Avenue 29.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. 340th Street 33.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Raccoon River Valley Trail 38.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking