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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Lake Itasca 0.5 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Lake Itasca Trail 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking
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Sumac Trail 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Monarch Trail 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Mississippi West Park Trail 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Central Anoka County Regional Trail 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking
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Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 5.4 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking
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Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 6.1 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:47 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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Medicine Lake Regional Trail Loop 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking
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Heron Trail 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking
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Lake Orono 6 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking
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Hillside Singletrack 4.3 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:59 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
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