Sunset hikes near Jefferson Junction, 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. Glacial Drumlin State Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 158 min of walking

2. Rock Lake & Glacial Drumlin Trail Connector via Glacial Drumlin State Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 295 min of walking

3. Glacial River Trail 5 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Rose Lake Loop via Jones Lane 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Fort Atkinson’s Crooked Oak & Glacial River Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 137 min of walking

6. Watertown/Oconomowoc Interurban Bike Trail 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Mill Pond 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 56 min of walking

8. Savanna Loop–Upper Prairie Loop, 3 sights 11 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Cravath Lake 12.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. CamRock Trail 16.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:37 PM

    1. Be there6:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Dark7:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Lake La Grange & Robinhood Lane Loop via Ice Age Trail 18.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

12. Moraine Ridge Trail Loop via Ice Age Trail 18.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walking