Anderson Hill Lookout–Putnam Lake Loop, 4 sights
2 mi · ▲ 111 ft · 43 min
Anderson Hill Lookout–Putnam Lake Loop, 4 sights is a 2-mile loop in Lake Maria State Park near Silver Creek, MN. The route passes Putnam Lake and Anderson Hill Lookout. It is mostly level, with 111 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 65/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
Elevation
Getting there
Directions
Anderson Hill Lookout–Putnam Lake Loop, 4 sights
2 mi · ▲ 111 ft · 43 min
Elevation 1,000–1,065 ft
Loop · Lake Maria State Park
Trailhead: Big Woods Loop, Anderson Hill Loop · 45.31333, -93.93803
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:01 AM · sunset 7:19 PM
Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Big Woods Loop, Anderson Hill Loop, heading W.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto Anderson Hill Loop, heading NE.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 0.5 miPass Putnam Lake.
- 150 ftTurn right onto Big Woods Loop, Anderson Hill Loop, heading N.
- 0.3 miPass Anderson Hill Lookout.
- 0.7 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~20 min). Leave by 6:39 PM for the 7:19 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Get outside more
A wild hike near Silver Creek, emailed to you once a week.
Hikes near Silver Creek, Minnesota