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.

2 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. Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  3. Ditch 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 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 · 49 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

  6. Lake Itasca Trail 0 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

  7. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Heron Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

  12. Sumac Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

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