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.
This week’s evenings
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Murphy Lake 0 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Hanrehan Lake 0.1 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Twin Ponds 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking
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Sand Point Beach 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 83 min of walking
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Lower Prior Lake & Sand Point Beach 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 84 min of walking
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Thunder Canyon via Minnesota Valley State Trail 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 89 min of walking
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Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 87 min of walking
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Orchard Lake 2.9 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Crystal Lake West Beach 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Lake Marion Greenway 1.8 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Kingsley Lake & Lee Lake 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking
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Sunset Pond via Lake Marion Greenway 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:39 PM
- Leave trailhead6:39 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking