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. Zimmerman Lake & Walsh Lake via Northeast Connector Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 161 min of walking

2. Langton Lake & Walsh Lake via Northeast Connector Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 254 min of walking

3. Walsh Lake via Northeast Connector Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

4. Keller Creek–Gateway State Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

5. Lake Owasso–Grass Lake, 6 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 288 min of walking

6. Snail Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

7. Valentine Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

8. Grass Lake & Island Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Lake Johanna–Grass Lake, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 244 min of walking

10. Island Lake 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

11. Bennett Lake–Langton Lake, 5 lakes 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Reservoir Woods Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 13 min before dark.

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