Sunset hikes near Diefenbach Corners, 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. Ice Age Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pike Lake–Spur trail to selfie stand Viewpoint, 4 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 104 min of walking

3. Spur trail to selfie stand Viewpoint–Pike Lake Beach, 3 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Big Cedar Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Powder Hill & Pike Lake via Ice Age Trail 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Astronomy Trail 3.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Allis Lake–Brickyard Lake, 5 lakes 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

8. Milwaukee River & Keywaskum Millpond via Eisenbahn State Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

9. Red/Purple Trail & Red/Purple/Green Trail Loop via Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 104 min of walking

10. Keywaskum Millpond via Eisenbahn State Trail 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. Auburn Lake & Red/Purple Trail via Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 293 min of walking

12. Merton Millpond via Bugline Trail 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint