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. Russell White Nature Trail & Union Avenue 0 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

2. Upland Avenue 12.8 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

3. 340th Street 17 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

4. Swan Lake & Sauk Rail Trail 14 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. Sauk Rail Trail 14.8 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

6. Raccoon River Valley Trail 25.2 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

7. Spring Lake & Spring Lake Trails 28.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. W Avenue 33.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. 200th Street 38.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

10. Indian Sunset Point–Copperas Beds, 4 sights 43.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

11. Copperas Beds–Center Lodge Trail, 3 sights 43.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Badger Lake 44.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 9 min before dark.

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