Sunset hikes near Fletcher, 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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Sumac Trail 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking
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Heron Trail 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking
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Heron Trail & Meadowlark Trail 5.8 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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Teal Lake via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 5.8 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking
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Rice Street Beach & Meadowlark Trail 5.8 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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Lake Itasca 6.1 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:47 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Fish Lake–Fish Lake Regional Park Beach, 6 lakes 6.3 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car8:15 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 83 min of walking
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Monarch Trail 4.1 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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Elm Creek Swim Pond via Valley Trail 6.2 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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Mississippi West Park Trail 6.3 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Rice Lake Loop via Medicine Lake Regional Trail 5.7 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:46 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 walking