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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Lower Arboretum–Lilac Hill, 6 lakes 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

  2. Turtle Pond–Oxbow Pond, 3 lakes 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  3. Oxbow Pond via Carleton Arboretum Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. St. Olaf Natural Lands–Big Pond, 10 lakes 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  5. Mill Towns State Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  6. West Praire Hill & East Prairie Hill 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  7. Fox Trail 9 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Big Woods Trail–Fawn Trail, 5 sights 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Big Woods Trail–Maple Trail, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Hidden Falls–Basswood Trail, 8 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Rabbit Trail–River Bend Trail, 3 sights 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 19 min of walking

  12. Teepee Tonka Trail 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

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