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 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rice Creek via Unity Wellness Path 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

3. Spring Lake–Locke Lake, 3 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

4. Rice Creek 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

5. Locke Lake–Rice Creek, 3 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

6. Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Kerrey Lake & Rice Creek via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Rice Creek & Rice Creek West Loop 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

9. East Moore Lake & Rice Creek 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Long Lake–West Moore Lake, 6 lakes 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

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

11. Rice Creek & Rice Creek West 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 239 min of walking

12. Rice Creek & Rice Creek West 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking