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. Hastings Lake & Mallard Ridge Pond 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Timber Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Long Lake & Chain O'Lakes Bike Path 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Chain O'Lakes Bike Path 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

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

5. Sand Lake via Millennium Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

6. Cedar Lake 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

7. PL HOA Pond #1 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Mallard Ridge Pond 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

9. Jones Island Beach–Molly's Pond, 5 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 278 min of walking

10. Third Lake–Central Marsh, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

11. Central Marsh–Millenium Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 103 min of walking

12. Millennium Trail 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:35 PM

    1. Be there6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Dark7:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead