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. Varner Lake 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Buffalo High School Path via Pedestrian Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

3. Lake Pulaski & Pedestrian Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 131 min of walking

4. Buffalo Lake & Mink Lake Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

5. Deer Lake 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. State Corridor Refuge Trail - Wilkie Unit Sunset Point & State Corridor Refuge Trail - Wilkie Unit 10.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. State Corridor Refuge Trail - Wilkie Unit 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

8. Pelican Lake 7.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Delano Park Walking Path 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

10. Lake Rebecca MTB Single-Track Loop 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 88 min of walking

11. Lake Rebecca 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Big Woods Loop, Anderson Hill Loop–Big Woods Loop, Bjorkland Trail Loop, 3 sights 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 13 min before dark.

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