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. George Watch Lake–Centerville Lake, 4 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rice Creek North Regional Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

3. Peltier Lake–Centerville Lake, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Rice Creek 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 354 min of walking

5. Kerrey Lake & Rice Creek via Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 2.9 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

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

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 302 min of walking

7. Centerville Lake via Watermark Lake Loop 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Deep Lake Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

9. Pleasant Lake & Deep Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

10. Rice Lake–Kerrey Lake, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

11. Reshanau Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 194 min of walking

12. Charley Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking