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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Minnesota Valley State Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. SE Anderson Lake via Cherrywood trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  3. Lake Smetana & Riley Lake Park Beach via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  4. Lake Marion Greenway 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  5. Mount Gilboa–Bush Lake Loop, 11 lakes 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  6. Osprey Viewpoint–Goose Nest Pond, 8 lakes 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walking

  7. Blue Lake 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. SW Anderson Lake & Lake Idlewild 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  9. Fisher Lake–Minnesota Valley State Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  10. Neill Lake & Round Lake Beach 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Goose Nest Pond–Frog Pond Loop, 5 beaches 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 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 — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  12. Hill Trail & Hyland Trail 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

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