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.

1. River Crossing Regional Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

2. Hidden Falls–Minnesota River, 8 lakes 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Overlook Pond & Bird Pond via River to River Greenway 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

4. Lilydale Regional Trail 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

5. River to River Greenway 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

6. Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Big Rivers Regional Trail 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

8. Pickerel Lake–Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

9. Blackhawk Lake–Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 74 min of walking

10. Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint–Fish Lake, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 74 min of walking

11. West Clay Pit–Bruce Vento Scenic Overlook, 3 cliffs 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. East Clay Pit via Cherokee Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 12 min of walking

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