Sunset hikes near Camp Lake, 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.

1. Silver Lake–Park Maintenance Viewpoint, 4 beaches 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

2. Silver Lake County Park Viewpoint 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

3. Wolf Lake–Urban Pond Loop, 4 lakes 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Freedom Lake via Red Trail 6.5 mi away

   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

5. White Trail 6.7 mi away

   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

6. Purple Trail 6.9 mi away

   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

7. Cigar Pond 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Gravel Ponds–Bass Pond, 4 lakes 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 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 · 172 min of walking

9. Technical Ponds 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Urban Pond–Bass Pond, 4 lakes 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Bass Pond & Richard Bong State Recreation Area Beach 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

12. Retriever Pond–Stick Pond, 5 lakes 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 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 · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint