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.

1. Sugar River State Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 358 min of walking

2. 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

3. Ice Age Viewpoint & Ice Age Trail 10.1 mi away

   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

4. Lake Belle View via Badger State Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 111 min of walking

5. 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

6. Beckman Lake & Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area Beach via Cheese Country Trail 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 207 min of walking

7. Devil's Tea Table–Skinner Creek, 3 summits 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 203 min of walking

8. Ice Age Trail 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 165 min of walking

9. Whalen Pond & Ice Age Trail 16 mi away

   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

10. Goose Lake–Whalen Pond, 3 lakes 16 mi away

    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

11. Cascade Aerator–Whalen Pond, 3 sights 16 mi away

    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

12. Whalen Pond–Badger Prairie Pond, 3 lakes 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

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