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. Hennepin Canal Parkway 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:41 PM

   1. Be there6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rock River Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lowell Parkway 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Quarry Trail Loop 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Hazelnut Tangle & North Loop Road Loop 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

6. Hazelnut Tangle Loop 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 49 min of walking

7. The Overlook–North Loop Road, 4 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 38 min of walking

8. IC (abnd) 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

9. Green River State Wildlife Area Sunset Point 14.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. Lake Carlton & Oak Loop 19.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Stone Barn Savanna 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 50 min of walking

12. Clear Creek Knolls 23.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 76 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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