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. Portage River via Lakelands Trail State Park 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 292 min of walking

2. Zukey Lake via Lakelands Trail State Park 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

3. Penosha Hiking Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Little Appleton Lake–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

5. Camp Sunset Point–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Chenango Lake–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Brady Trail & Chambers Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Mountain Bike Skills Area–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

9. Rock Bath Overlook–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

10. Manly Bennett Memorial Park Viewpoint via Lakelands Trail State Park 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Brady Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Lakelands Trail State Park 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 216 min of walking