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. Kerrey Lake & Rice Creek via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Rice Creek North Regional Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Rice Creek 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Rice Creek & Rice Creek West via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Rice Creek 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

6. Centerville Lake–Reshanau Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 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. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

7. Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 276 min of walking

8. Pleasant Lake & Deep Lake 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

9. Deep Lake & Black Lake 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

10. Rice Lake–Kerrey Lake, 6 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

11. George Watch Lake–Rice Lake, 6 lakes 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

12. Charley Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking