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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Eagle Lake–Baylor Park Beach, 4 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  2. Young America Lake 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Festooned Pond - Treated & Gimcrakery Pond - Treated via Dakota Rail Regional Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Dakota Rail Regional Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Luce Line State Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 217 min of walking

  6. Lake Flanagan via Dakota Rail Regional Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 316 min of walking

  7. Langdon Lake via Dakota Rail Regional Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 312 min of walking

  8. Whaletail Lake via Dakota Rail Regional Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 311 min of walking

  9. Benton Lake 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

  10. Lake Waconia 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

  11. Interlaken Woods & Creek 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  12. Ox Yoke Lake via Luce Line State Trail 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 53 min of walking