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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Central Anoka County Regional Trail 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:14 PM
- Head back7:29 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Mallery Trail 2.2 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:15 PM
- Head back7:30 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking
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Sand Creek Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:14 PM
- Head back7:29 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Prairie Oaks Trail 3 mi away
Be there by 6:55 PM
- Be there6:55 PM
- Sunset7:15 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Wilderness Trail 3 mi away
Be there by 6:55 PM
- Be there6:55 PM
- Sunset7:15 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:14 PM
- Head back7:29 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Rice Creek & Unity Wellness Path 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:14 PM
- Head back7:29 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking
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Orange Loop 3.3 mi away
Be there by 6:54 PM
- Be there6:54 PM
- Sunset7:14 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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McKay Lake via Prairie Oaks Trail 3.4 mi away
Be there by 6:54 PM
- Be there6:54 PM
- Sunset7:15 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:15 PM
- Head back7:30 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Spring Lake & Unity Wellness Path 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset7:14 PM
- Head back7:29 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking
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Unity Wellness Path 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:14 PM
- Head back7:29 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint