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. Meadowlark Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 256 min of walking

  2. Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  3. Lake Itasca 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  4. Ditch 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

  5. Ramsey Environmental Learning Area via Ramsey Elementary Nature Trail 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  6. Sunfish Lake–Ditch, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  7. Rum River–Sunfish Lake, 5 lakes 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  8. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  9. Lake Itasca Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

  10. Rum River & Central Anoka County Regional Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

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

  11. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  12. Hayden Loop 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking