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. Basswood Trail–Big Woods Trail, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 148 min of walking

2. Fox Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Big Woods Trail–Maple Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Hidden Falls–Basswood Trail, 8 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Big Woods Trail–Fawn Trail, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Teepee Tonka Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Upper Pond via Teepee Tonka Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Owl Trail–Rabbit Trail, 3 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

9. Arrowhead Trail–Rabbit Trail, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 112 min of walking

10. Prairie Pond–Upper Pond, 6 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

11. Upper Pond–Prairie Pond, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

12. Upper Arboretum–Lower Arboretum, 6 groves 8 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 132 min of walking