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.

1 of 12 spots
  1. Murphy Lake 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Hanrehan Lake 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  3. Jeffers Pond–Twin Ponds, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 127 min of walking

  4. Mystic Lake & Twin Ponds 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 125 min of walking

  5. Hass Lake–Twin Ponds, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 125 min of walking

  6. Twin Ponds 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  7. Deans Lake–Quarry Lake, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  8. Sand Point Beach 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  9. Lower Prior Lake & Sand Point Beach 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 84 min of walking

  10. Thunder Canyon via Minnesota Valley State Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 89 min of walking

  11. Upper Prior Lake & Mystic Lake via Big Woods Regional Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  12. Lake Marion–Cleary Lake, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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