Sunset hikes near Monticello, 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. Badger State Trail 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Cheese Country Trail 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 67 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 78 min of walking

  9. Magnolia Cave 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  11. Fireman's Beach 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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