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. Langton Lake & Walsh Lake via Northeast Connector Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Walsh Lake 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

4. Walsh Lake via Northeast Connector Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

5. Ridgway Parkway Regional Viewpoint & Ridgway Parkway Regional Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

6. Long Lake–West Moore Lake, 6 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 92 min of walking

7. Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 152 min of walking

8. Lake Johanna–Grass Lake, 4 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Valentine Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

10. Hart Lake 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

11. Island Lake & Karth Lake 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

12. Grass Lake & Island Lake 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking