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. Minnesota River–Augusta Lake, 3 lakes 0 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. Blackhawk Lake–Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 74 min of walking

3. Pickerel Lake–Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint, 4 sights 0.4 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

4. Augusta Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Hidden Falls–Minnesota River, 8 lakes 0.6 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

6. Pilot Knob & Augusta Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 0.7 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

7. Crosby Lake–Augusta Lake, 3 lakes 1 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

8. Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint via Big Rivers Regional Trail 1.3 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. Gun Club Lake–Hillside Viewpoint, 3 sights 1.3 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

10. Fish Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

11. Rogers Lake 1.4 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

12. Highline Trail 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead