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. Lochness Lake via East Anoka County Regional Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. East Anoka County Regional Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

3. Lochness Park Sunset Point & Lochness Lake via East Anoka County Regional Trail 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

4. Bunker-Chain of Lakes Regional Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 262 min of walking

6. Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Path and Boardwalk Viewpoint & Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Path and Boardwalk via Bunker-Chain of Lakes Regional Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

7. Sunrise Lake–Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Path and Boardwalk, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Rice Creek North Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Charley Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Golden Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Kerrey Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 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 · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Pioneer Park Access Path 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint