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. Homestead Court 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 136 min of walking

2. Morningview Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Cherryview Path 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 251 min of walking

4. Katie Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 287 min of walking

5. Dakota Heights Path 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 225 min of walking

6. Lake Marion–Cleary Lake, 4 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 91 min of walking

7. Cleary Lake & Big Woods Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 113 min of walking

8. Valley Lake–Katie Pond, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 92 min of walking

9. East Lake–Cobblestone Lake, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. Valley Lake Park Beach 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

11. Crabapple 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Lee Lake Loop 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking