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. Unity Wellness Path 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Spring Lake–Locke Lake, 3 lakes 0.5 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

3. Rice Creek via Unity Wellness Path 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 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 · 46 min of walking

4. Locke Lake–Rice Creek, 3 lakes 0.7 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 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

6. Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. 44th Avenue Bridge & Mississippi River Regional Trail 2 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

8. Kerrey Lake & Rice Creek via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

9. Sullivan Lake 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

10. Rice Creek & Rice Creek West Loop 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. East Moore Lake & Rice Creek 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Long Lake–West Moore Lake, 6 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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