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. Runner's Pond–Luetmer Memorial Pond, 8 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 312 min of walking

2. Gleason Lake & Parkers Lake via Luce Line State Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

3. Kreatz Lake–Snyder Lake, 3 lakes 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 147 min of walking

4. Southwest Trail Loop 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 161 min of walking

5. South West Trail Loop 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

6. Wood-Rill SNA Sunset Point 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Parkers Lake 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 151 min of walking

8. Donahue Pond & Luce Line State Trail;Baker-Carver Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 367 min of walking

9. Fish Lake West Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

10. Fish Lake Regional Park Beach via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

11. Jaxima Pond & Lake Daniel 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 145 min of walking

12. Lake Camelot via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 143 min of walking