Sunset hikes near Palmyra, 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. Ice Age Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 159 min of walking

2. Lake La Grange & Robinhood Lane Loop via Ice Age Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Rice Lake–Moraine Ridge Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 201 min of walking

4. Mill Pond 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 56 min of walking

5. Big Hill Overlook via Blue Loop 3.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Blue Loop 4 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Moraine Ridge Trail 4 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Derailer–Lime Kiln Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

9. Peters Lake 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Glacial Drumlin State Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 158 min of walking

11. Indian Springs–Hotel Springs Loop, 7 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

12. Hidden Spring–Hotel Springs, 5 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking