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. Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 221 min of walking

2. Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 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 · 46 min of walking

3. Heron Trail & Meadowlark Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Sumac Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

5. Heron Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

6. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

7. Teal Lake via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

8. Rum River–Sunfish Lake, 5 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

9. Sunfish Lake–Ditch, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

10. Ramsey Environmental Learning Area–Sunfish Lake Loop, 3 groves 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 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 · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

12. Rum River & Rum River Regional Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking