Sunset hikes

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. Orange Trail & Red Trail Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Bridge Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

3. The Dells–Green Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 54 min of walking

4. Bridge Loop & Orange Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

5. Bluff Loop & Orange Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

6. Pecatonica Prairie Path 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

7. Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve Sunset Point–Loop Trail, 3 sights 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

8. Atwood Park & Lodge Beach–.30 Caliber, 5 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

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

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 29 min of walking

9. Sandstone Wall–Atwood Park & Lodge Beach, 3 beaches 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 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 — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walking

10. Daisy Cutter & Whiz Bang 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

11. Prairie Overlook–Daisy Cutter, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Founder's 56 Loop 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking