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 0.1 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

2. Morningview Pond 0.3 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. Katie Pond 0.9 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

4. Dakota Heights Path 2.3 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

5. Homestead Court 2.9 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

6. Cleary Lake & Big Woods Regional Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 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 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Valley Lake Park Beach 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Valley Lake & Valley Lake Park Beach 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Galaxie Park Lake & Highline Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Horseshoe Lake 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Erickson Pond & Koch Memorial Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 241 min of walking