Sunset hikes near Big Bend, wi

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  2. Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 264 min of walking

  3. Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 173 min of walking

  5. Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 188 min of walking

  6. Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

  7. Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 min of walking

  8. Seven Waters Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Tichigan Lake 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Leave by 4:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 301 min of walking

  12. Country Club Lane 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking