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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River to River Greenway 0.1 mi away
Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking
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East Thomas Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 0.1 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking
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Carlson Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 0.1 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking
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Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway 0.1 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Rogers Lake 0.6 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Lilydale Regional Trail 1.1 mi away
Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Minnesota River–Augusta Lake, 3 lakes 1.1 mi away
Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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River Crossing Regional Trail 1.6 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking
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Hidden Falls–Minnesota River, 8 lakes 1.6 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking
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Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 74 min of walking