Sunset hikes near Oregon, 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. Swan Pond–Lerner Conservation Park Path, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking

2. Arthur Sholts Woods 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Ice Age Trail via Badger State Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 145 min of walking

4. Prairie Moraine County Park Viewpoint & Whalen Pond via Ice Age Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

5. Whalen Pond–Badger Prairie Pond, 3 lakes 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

6. Ice Age Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 49 min of walking

7. Goose Lake–Whalen Pond, 3 lakes 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

8. Cascade Aerator–Whalen Pond, 3 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

9. Whalen Pond & Ice Age Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

10. Ice Age Viewpoint & Ice Age Trail 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

11. Lake Kegonsa & Prairie Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Badger Prairie Pond & Ice Age Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 42 min of walking