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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Oxbow Pond via Carleton Arboretum Trail 0 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 0 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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Lower Arboretum–Lilac Hill, 6 lakes 0.1 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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St. Olaf Natural Lands–Big Pond, 10 lakes 2.8 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 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking
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West Praire Hill & East Prairie Hill 7.7 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
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Fox Trail 9.1 mi away
Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Big Woods Trail–Fawn Trail, 5 sights 8 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 8.5 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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Hidden Falls–Basswood Trail, 8 sights 8.5 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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Katie Pond via Cherryview Path 13.4 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking
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Morningview Pond 13.4 mi away
Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset7:06 PM
- Head back7:21 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking