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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Shingle Creek Regional Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Rush Creek Regional Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking
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Target Northern Campus Lake 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking
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Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Oxbow Creek West Pond 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:39 PM
- Leave trailhead6:39 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking
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Teal Lake & Crystal Lake Regional Trail 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking
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Crystal Lake Regional Trail 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Sunfish Pond via Shingle Creek Regional Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking
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Sunfish Pond via Shingle Creek Regional Trail 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking
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Mississippi River Regional Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Eagle Lake & Pike Lake 3 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car8:15 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 87 min of walking
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Twin Lakes–Scott Pond, 5 lakes 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking