Sunset hikes near Parnell, 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. Vista Sunset Spot–Butler Lake, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 341 min of walking

2. Ice Age Trail via Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 269 min of walking

3. Butler Lake–Butler Lake Loop, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Butler Lake Viewpoint–Butler Lake, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 198 min of walking

5. Mauthe Lake–Butler Lake, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 273 min of walking

6. Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach–Ice Age Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 315 min of walking

7. Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

8. Forest Lake–Mallard Lake, 6 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 82 min of walking

9. Mallard Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach, 6 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 158 min of walking

10. Auburn Lake–Forest Lake Loop, 7 lakes 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 289 min of walking

11. Lake to Lake Bike Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Little Mud Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Forest Lake Trail Loop, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 94 min of walking