Sunset hikes near Cardigan Junction, 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.

1. Turtle Lake–Snail Lake, 3 lakes 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   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

2. Charley Lake via Rice Creek North Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

3. Bruce Vento Regional Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. North Knucklehead & South Knucklehead via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Beam Pond (Markham) via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Sunfish Lake 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

7. Grass Lake & Island Lake 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   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

8. Valentine Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

9. Snail Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Island Lake 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

11. Karth Lake Loop via Boston Scientific Drive 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Bald Eagle Lake–Grass Lake, 10 lakes 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    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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