AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Basswood Trail–Big Woods Trail, 6 sights 0 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 0.1 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. Hidden Falls–Basswood Trail, 8 sights 0 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. Big Woods Trail–Maple Trail, 3 sights 0.4 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 0.4 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. Owl Trail–Rabbit Trail, 3 sights 10.3 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

  7. Prairie Pond–Upper Pond, 6 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

  8. Upper Arboretum–Lower Arboretum, 6 groves 8.1 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

  9. Lower Arboretum–Lilac Hill, 6 lakes 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

  10. Oxbow Pond via Carleton Arboretum Trail 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Turtle Pond–Oxbow Pond, 3 lakes 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  12. St. Olaf Natural Lands–Big Pond, 10 lakes 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking