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 0 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. Oxbow Pond via Carleton Arboretum Trail 0.6 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

  3. Turtle Pond–Oxbow Pond, 3 lakes 0.6 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

  4. St. Olaf Natural Lands–St. Olaf Natural Lands Forest Restoration, 17 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

  5. West Praire Hill & East Prairie Hill 6.9 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

  6. Fox Trail 9.4 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

  7. Big Woods Trail–Fawn Trail, 5 sights 8.3 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

  8. Big Woods Trail–Maple Trail, 3 sights 8.8 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. Hidden Falls–Basswood Trail, 8 sights 8.8 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

  10. Katie Pond via Cherryview Path 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  11. Morningview Pond 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

  12. Valley Lake Park Beach 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

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