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. River to River Greenway 0.5 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

2. Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway 0.8 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. Overlook Pond & Bird Pond via River to River Greenway 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 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 · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

4. 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

5. River Crossing Regional Trail 1.2 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

6. Hidden Falls–Minnesota River, 8 lakes 1.2 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

7. Pickerel Lake–Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.3 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

8. East Thomas Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 1.3 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

9. Carlson Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 1.3 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

10. Highline Trail 1.8 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

11. Augusta Lake 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 61 min of walking

12. Crosby Lake–Augusta Lake, 3 lakes 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 127 min of walking