Sunset hikes near Champlin, 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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Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 0.3 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 2.3 mi away
Leave by 5:06 PM
- Leave trailhead5:06 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car9:22 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 221 min of walking
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Hayden Loop & Meadowlark Trail 2.7 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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Sumac Trail 3 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Rum River–Sunfish Lake, 5 lakes 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car8:08 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking
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Rum River & Rum River Regional Trail 1.7 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Monarch Trail 3.3 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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Central Anoka County Regional Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:46 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:59 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking
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Elm Creek Swim Pond via Valley Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking
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Teal Lake via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking
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Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking