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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Sand Point Beach Loop 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Jeffers Wildlife Pond 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

  3. Thunder Canyon via Minnesota Valley State Trail 0 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

  4. Hass Lake–Twin Ponds, 3 lakes 0 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

  5. Jeffers Pond & Sand Point Beach via Carriage Hills Park Path 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 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 — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  6. Twin Ponds 0.8 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. Lower Prior Lake & Sand Point Beach 1.4 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

  8. Big Woods Regional Trail 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Arctic Lake via Big Woods Regional Trail 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Mystic Lake Loop via Big Woods Regional Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    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

  11. Deans Lake–Mystic Lake, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    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

  12. Spring Lake 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking