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.
This week’s evenings
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Minnesota Valley State Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Mystic Lake Loop via Big Woods Regional Trail 0.5 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 70 min of walking
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Deans Lake–Mystic Lake, 3 lakes 0.7 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 77 min of walking
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Spring Lake Regional Trail 0.8 mi away
Be there by 6:51 PM
- Be there6:51 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Big Woods Regional Trail 0.8 mi away
Be there by 6:51 PM
- Be there6:51 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Arctic Lake via Big Woods Regional Trail 0.9 mi away
Be there by 6:51 PM
- Be there6:51 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Hass Lake–Twin Ponds, 3 lakes 1.4 mi away
Leave by 5:47 PM
- Leave trailhead5:47 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Jeffers Wildlife Pond 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking
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Twin Ponds & Jeffers Wildlife Pond 2.4 mi away
Leave by 5:49 PM
- Leave trailhead5:49 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car8:26 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 122 min of walking
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Spring Lake 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking