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. Highline Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 3:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car10:21 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 356 min of walking

  2. Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. River to River Greenway 1.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Pickerel Lake–Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

  5. East Thomas Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

  6. Carlson Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  7. Gun Club Lake–Hillside Viewpoint, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  8. Big Rivers Regional Trail 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Fish Lake & Hay Lake 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 154 min of walking

  10. Rogers Lake 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  11. River Crossing Regional Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  12. Hidden Falls–Minnesota River, 8 lakes 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking