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. Rice Creek North Regional Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Rice Creek Trail, Twin City Army Ammunition Plant 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Pleasant Lake & Deep Lake 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

4. Deep Lake & Black Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. Charley Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

6. Turtle Lake–Snail Lake, 3 lakes 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Rice Lake–Kerrey Lake, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

8. George Watch Lake–Rice Lake, 6 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

9. Rice Creek Parkway 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Golden Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Sunfish Lake 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

12. Snail Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

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