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 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 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 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Rice Creek 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Rice Creek 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 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 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 133 min of walking

7. Unity Wellness Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

8. Walsh Lake via Northeast Connector Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

9. Turtle Lake–Snail Lake, 3 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

10. Sunfish Lake 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 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 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

12. Lake Johanna–Grass Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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