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. Mystic Lake & Twin Ponds 0 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

  2. Twin Ponds 0 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

  3. 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

  4. Deans Lake–Quarry Lake, 3 lakes 0 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

  5. Lower Prior Lake & Sand Point Beach 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 car8:07 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

  6. 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

  7. Upper Prior Lake & Mystic Lake via Big Woods Regional 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 car8:10 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

  8. Jeffers Wildlife Pond 1.7 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

  9. Jeffers Pond & Sand Point Beach via Carriage Hills Park Path 1.7 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

  10. Sand Point Beach Loop 2.1 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

  11. Murphy Lake 2.4 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

  12. Orchard Lake 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walking