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.

1. Gun Club Lake–Hillside Viewpoint, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 110 min of walking

2. Pickerel Lake–Gun Club Lake, 5 viewpoints 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 126 min of walking

3. Holland Lake–Thomas Lake, 8 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 261 min of walking

4. Pilot Knob–Augusta Lake, 3 summits 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 373 min of walking

5. Rogers Lake via Highline Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 390 min of walking

6. Highline Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 291 min of walking

8. Big Rivers Regional Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 287 min of walking

9. River to River Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 285 min of walking

10. Treetop Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 169 min of walking

11. Black 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. Black Dog Trail 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead