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.

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SE Anderson Lake via Cherrywood trail 2.7 mi away

Leave by 6:03 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car8:01 PM
5. Dark7:35 PM
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Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 83 min of walking
Lake Smetana & Riley Lake Park Beach via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 2.7 mi away

Leave by 6:36 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car7:29 PM
5. Dark7:34 PM
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Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
Lake Normandale–Lake Smetana, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

Leave by 5:40 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car8:24 PM
5. Dark7:34 PM
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Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 129 min of walking
Bryant Lake–Lake Normandale, 4 lakes 2.4 mi away

Leave by 4:47 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car9:20 PM
5. Dark7:34 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 238 min of walking
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Lake Smetana via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 2.6 mi away

Leave by 6:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car7:37 PM
5. Dark7:34 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking
Osprey Viewpoint–Goose Nest Pond, 8 lakes 3.4 mi away

Leave by 6:20 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car7:44 PM
5. Dark7:34 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walking
Bush Lake–SW Anderson Lake, 10 lakes 3.4 mi away

Leave by 6:21 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car7:43 PM
5. Dark7:34 PM
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Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking
Mount Gilboa–Bush Lake Loop, 11 lakes 3.4 mi away

Leave by 6:36 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car7:29 PM
5. Dark7:34 PM
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Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
Bryant Lake Park Swimming Beach 2.2 mi away

Leave by 6:01 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car8:04 PM
5. Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking
Bryant Lake Park Swimming Beach & Round Lake Beach via Bryant Lake Park Access 2.9 mi away

Leave by 3:40 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
2. Sunset7:06 PM
3. Head back7:21 PM
4. At your car10:30 PM
5. Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 375 min of walking
Lone Lake–UnitedHealth Pond, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

Leave by 4:41 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car9:25 PM
5. Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 248 min of walking
Dog Pond–Bryant Lake Park Swimming Beach, 3 beaches 2.2 mi away

Leave by 4:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
2. Sunset7:05 PM
3. Head back7:20 PM
4. At your car9:37 PM
5. Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 275 min of walking

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