Sunset hikes near Oconomowoc, 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. Mud Lake & Lake Country Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

2. Timber Woods Park Path 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

3. Lake Country Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Upper Nemahbin Lake–Lower Nemahbin Lake, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Aunt Polly’s Washtub via Lake Country Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. Lac La Belle 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Grass Lake & Forest Lake 6 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Cushing Park Road Recreational Trail & Lake Country Trail via Glacial Drumlin State Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

9. Cushing Park Road Recreational Trail & Lake Country Trail via Prairie Path 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Prairie Sunset Point–Cushing Park Road Recreational Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 82 min of walking

11. Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit Viewpoint–Lupo Pond, 5 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. Henrietta Lake & Cushing Park Road Recreational Trail via Glacial Drumlin State Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking