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 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Rice Creek & Rice Creek West via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Rice Creek 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 133 min of walking

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

6. Unity Wellness Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

7. Zimmerman Lake & Walsh Lake via Northeast Connector Trail 3.4 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

8. Pleasant Lake–Wilkinson Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 123 min of walking

9. Turtle Lake–Snail Lake, 3 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Rice Creek North Regional Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

11. Charley Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

12. Sunfish Lake 1.2 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 · 15 min of walking