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 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Long Lake–West Moore Lake, 6 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Unity Wellness Path 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

5. Rice Creek Parkway & Unity Wellness Path 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 222 min of walking

6. Kerrey Lake & Rice Creek via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 322 min of walking

7. West Moore Lake–East Moore Lake, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

8. Rice Creek & Rice Creek West 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 239 min of walking

9. Rice Creek 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

10. Zimmerman Lake & Walsh Lake via Northeast Connector Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. East Moore Lake–Rice Creek, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

12. Rice Creek & Rice Creek West 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking