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. Swan Lake & Sauk Rail Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 85 min of walking

2. Russell White Nature Trail & Union Avenue 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

3. Upland Avenue 27.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

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

4. 340th Street 31.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

5. Raccoon River Valley Trail 34.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. Spring Lake & Spring Lake Trails 39.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

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