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. Millennium Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 277 min of walking

2. Chain O'Lakes Bike Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Long Lake & Chain O'Lakes Bike Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 216 min of walking

4. Central Marsh & Millennium Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

5. Highland Lake–Cherry Lake, 4 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. Jones Island Beach–Molly's Pond, 3 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

7. Sand Lake via Millennium Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

8. Central Park Beach via Bike/Walking Path 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Cedar Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

10. Fourth Lake–Central Marsh, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 128 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Molly's Pond 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

12. Third Lake & Central Marsh via Millennium Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 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 · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint