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. Rice Creek West via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car10:46 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 393 min of walking

2. Pleasant Lake–Wilkinson Lake, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 123 min of walking

3. Turtle Lake–Snail Lake, 3 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Bruce Vento Regional Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. North Knucklehead & South Knucklehead via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Beam Pond (Markham) via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Sunfish Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

8. Lake Owasso–Grass Lake, 6 lakes 0 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

9. Snail Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 1.2 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

10. Grass Lake & Island Lake 1.3 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

11. Lake Johanna–Grass Lake, 4 lakes 1.3 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

12. Valentine Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 1.3 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