Sunset hikes near Arden Hills, mn
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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Turtle Lake–Snail Lake, 3 lakes 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Sunfish Lake 2 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking
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Valentine Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 0 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking
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Island Lake 1.2 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking
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Grass Lake & Island Lake 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Snail Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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County Road C Path 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Karth Lake Loop via Boston Scientific Drive 1.2 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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Bald Eagle Lake–Grass Lake, 10 lakes 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:14 PM
- Leave trailhead6:14 PM
- Sunset7:15 PM
- Head back7:30 PM
- At your car8:11 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking
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Round Lake–Rush Lake, 4 lakes 2 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking
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Sucker Lake 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:16 PM
- Head back7:31 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking