Timeline
15:20
Grab a coffee or snack from a local shop in Pine City before heading north. Check opening hours for the specific date, as shops may close early in winter.
15:50
Walk to the Highway 70 Landing parking area. The southern 3-mile loop offers the best vantage point for the western sky. The trail is open year-round.
16:05
Find a spot along the sandstone cliffs and watch the golden light wash over the St. Croix River as the sun sets toward the WSW.
16:35
Stay for the last light. The trail is well-lit enough for a short walk back to the car after sunset, or you can enjoy the quiet darkness from the cliff edge.
Local tip
The trail is open year-round, but bring layers as it gets cold near the river in January. Check the route for Highway 70 east to State Line if you are driving.
Check before you go
- Verify shop opening hours in Pine City for your specific visit date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pine City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).