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 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 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 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 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 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  4. Mount Gilboa–Bush Lake Loop, 11 lakes 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  5. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint & Lake Smetana via Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  6. Osprey Viewpoint–Goose Nest Pond, 8 lakes 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  7. Blue Lake 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

  8. Bryant Lake Park Swimming Beach 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

  9. Welch Lake 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

  10. SW Anderson Lake & Lake Idlewild 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  11. Fisher Lake–Minnesota Valley State Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  12. Neill Lake & Round Lake Beach 1.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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