Sunset hikes
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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Fox Trail 0.2 mi away
Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Hidden Falls–Basswood Trail, 8 sights 0.1 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Big Woods Trail–Maple Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Big Woods Trail–Fawn Trail, 5 sights 0.4 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Owl Trail–Rabbit Trail, 3 sights 10.4 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Prairie Pond–Upper Pond, 6 sights 10.3 mi away
Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking
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Lower Arboretum–Lilac Hill, 6 lakes 8.9 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking
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Oxbow Pond via Carleton Arboretum Trail 9 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Turtle Pond–Oxbow Pond, 3 lakes 9 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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St. Olaf Natural Lands–Big Pond, 10 lakes 9.9 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking
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Mill Towns State Trail 9.1 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 50 min of walking
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West Praire Hill & East Prairie Hill 11.9 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking