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. 44th Avenue Bridge & Mississippi River Regional Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

2. West Moore Lake–East Moore Lake, 4 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 194 min of walking

3. Spring Lake–Locke Lake, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

4. Locke Lake–Rice Creek, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

5. Rice Creek & Unity Wellness Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

6. Unity Wellness Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

7. Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

8. Rice Creek via Unity Wellness Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

9. Sullivan Lake 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

10. 44th Avenue Bridge 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

11. Shingle Creek Regional Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Rush Creek Regional Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking