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. Kent Lake–Hickory Ridge Viewpoint, 6 beaches 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

2. Wildwing Lake–Kingfisher Lagoon, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 101 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Kingfisher Lagoon–Aspen Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Aspen Trail–C2-Loop Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Vagilldicock Pond 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 125 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Briggs Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 5 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 66 min of walking

7. Island Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 6 beaches 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 196 min of walking

8. Island Lake State Recreation Area Beach–Blue Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

9. Island Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Lantern Hike Trail via Island Lake Pathway 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

10. Trout Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 3 lakes 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking

11. Spring Mill Pond & Island Lake State Recreation Area Beach via Island Lake Pathway 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Island Lake Pathway 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 12 min before dark.

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