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 2.9 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. Rice Creek 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 316 min of walking

3. Rice Creek & Rice Creek West via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 338 min of walking

4. Langton Lake & Walsh Lake via Northeast Connector Trail 3.2 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

5. Rice Creek 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 309 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 303 min of walking

7. Turtle Lake–Snail Lake, 3 lakes 1.4 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

8. Rice Creek North Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

9. Charley Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

10. Sunfish Lake 2.1 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

11. Valentine Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 0 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

12. Grass Lake & Island Lake 0 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