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. Luce Line State Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Donahue Pond & Lake Independence Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

3. Fargo Pond–Runner's Pond, 8 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

4. Long Lake–Donahue Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 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 · 18 min of walking

5. Lake Minnetonka & Dakota Rail Regional Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

6. Langdon Lake via Dakota Rail Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Galpin Lake–College Lake, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Lake Virginia & Tamarack Lake via Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail 2.8 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 · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Mud Lake via Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

10. Crescent Beach via Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Mud Lake & Crescent Beach via Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

12. Lake Minnewashta–Lake Lucy, 4 lakes 4.1 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.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

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