Sunset hikes near Lake Winnebago, mo

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. 150 Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 265 min of walking

2. Rock Island Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

3. Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

4. Coot Lake–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 98 min of walking

5. Pool 1 via Entrance Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

6. Jackrabbit Lake–Pool 2, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

7. Shawnee Trace Nature Viewpoint & Prairie Hollow Lake via Shawnee Trace Nature Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

8. Prairie Hollow Lake–Coot Lake, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 42 min of walking

9. Plover Lake & Prairie Hollow Lake 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

10. Gopher Lake–Cottontail Lake, 5 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 144 min of walking

11. Lake Nell & Prairie Hollow Lake 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

12. Bluestem Lake & Prairie Hollow Lake 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking