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. Lake George & Lake George Park Beach 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rum River 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Maple View Preserve Open Space Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bunker Hills Regional Park Sunset Point via Prairie Oaks Trail 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

5. Prairie Oaks Trail 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Mallery Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

7. Sled Hill 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Orange Loop 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 8.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Sand Creek Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Round Lake 8.9 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. Dark7:44 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. Lazy River Loop & Central Anoka County Regional Trail via Prairie Oaks Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint