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. St. Croix Valley Railway 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Cranberry Lake 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Dewitt Pool 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 200 min of walking

4. Wash Pond Flats Sunset Point via Great Northern Trail 22.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 149 min of walking

5. Great Northern Trail 22.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 111 min of walking

6. Maple Hill Sunset Point & Scouring Rush Run via Great Northern Trail 22.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 113 min of walking

7. Township Road 357 23.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 270th Avenue & Hi King Trail 23 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Kent Lake & Field Road 21.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 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.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. 350th Ave via Soo Line Trail 25.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Big Tooth Shoot 29.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Big Lake & Lake Mitchell 29.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint