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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. Lake Itasca 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  2. Lake Itasca Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

  3. Sumac Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Monarch Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

  10. Heron Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  11. Lake Orono 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

  12. Hillside Singletrack 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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