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Carleton Sundial

Carleton Sundial is a fort in Rice, Minnesota.

Carleton Sundial: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Carleton Sundial

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Carleton Sundial — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.46193, -93.15396. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Carleton Sundial open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Carleton Sundial yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Carleton Sundial?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Carleton Sundial?

    Nearby: Skinner Memorial Chapel (church, 0 km), O. E. Rolvaag House (sanctuary, 2 km), McKnight Prairie (sanctuary, 13 km), Chub Lake (lake, 16 km), Union Lake (lake, 16 km), Crystal Lake (lake, 19 km).

    Is Carleton Sundial worth visiting?

    Carleton Sundial is listed as a notable fort in Minnesota on Spotwander.