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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Crystal Lake West Beach 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Lee Lake Loop 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking
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Hanrehan Lake 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Murphy Lake 2.9 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Alimagnet Lake 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset7:08 PM
- Head back7:23 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking
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Orchard Lake Loop 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Marion Greenway 0 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 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 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking
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Minnesota River–Black Dog Lake, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away
Be there by 6:48 PM
- Be there6:48 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Black Dog Trail 3.3 mi away
Be there by 6:49 PM
- Be there6:49 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Sunset Pond via Lake Marion Greenway 0.4 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking
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Crystal Lake & Crystal Lake West Beach 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking