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. Cherryview Path 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Morningview Pond 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Katie Pond 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Dakota Heights Path 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Homestead Court 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

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

6. Cleary Lake & Big Woods Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 121 min of walking

7. Blackhawk Lake & Galaxie Park Lake 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 334 min of walking

8. Lake Marion–Cleary Lake, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Valley Lake Park Beach 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 43 min of walking

10. Valley Lake & Valley Lake Park Beach 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 43 min of walking

11. Galaxie Park Lake & Highline Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 304 min of walking

12. Horseshoe Lake 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 239 min of walking