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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Lake Itasca 0.5 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

  2. Lake Itasca Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

  3. Sumac Trail 3.5 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

  4. Monarch Trail 3.5 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

  5. Mississippi West Park Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  6. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

  7. Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

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

  8. Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 6.1 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

  9. Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 6.1 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

  10. Medicine Lake Regional Trail Loop 6.8 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

  11. Heron Trail 6.8 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

  12. Lake Orono 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking