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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Round Lake Beach via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Minnesota Valley State Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    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

  3. Thunder Canyon via Minnesota Valley State Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:12 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. Riley Lake Park Beach via Donahue Drive 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Hames Way Pond & Round Lake Beach via Donahue Drive 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Deans Lake–Mystic Lake, 3 lakes 3.4 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

  7. Kivimaki Pond & Round Lake Beach via Donahue Drive 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Lake Minnewashta–Lake Ann Beach, 4 beaches 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Lake Smetana & Riley Lake Park Beach via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  10. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Lake Smetana via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  11. Staring Lake–Bush Lake, 10 lakes 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car9:43 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 273 min of walking

  12. Bush Lake–SW Anderson Lake, 10 lakes 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking