AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  2. Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  3. Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  4. Medicine Lake Regional Trail Loop 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 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 · 39 min of walking

  5. Sumac Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

  6. Heron Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  7. Lake Itasca 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  8. Sunfish Lake–Ditch, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  9. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  10. Monarch Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Teal Lake via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

  12. Elm Creek Swim Pond via Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking