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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. Fish Lake Loop 1 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

  2. Little Coon Lake 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. South Road 8.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:54 PM

    1. Be there6:54 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. Horseshoe Lake & Horseleg Lake 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Maple View Preserve Open Space Trail 11.6 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. Bunker-Chain of Lakes Regional Trail 12.7 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

  7. East Anoka County Regional Trail 12.8 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

  8. Orange Loop 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 235 min of walking

  9. Bunker Hills Regional Park Sunset Point via Prairie Oaks Trail 13.4 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

  10. Sand Creek Trail 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 113 min of walking

  11. Central Anoka County Regional Trail 13.8 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

  12. Prairie Oaks Trail 13.8 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