Sunset hikes near South Milwaukee, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

  2. Bender Park Beach 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 38 min of walking

  5. Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 209 min of walking

  6. Storm Retention Basin 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 151 min of walking

  7. Grant Park Beach 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

  8. Bender Park Beach 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. WE Energies Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Mud Lake 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

  11. Tifton Woods 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Powerline Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking