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. Wildwing Lake–Kingfisher Lagoon, 6 sights 2.1 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

2. Kingfisher Lagoon–Aspen Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.2 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

3. Aspen Trail–C2-Loop Loop, 4 sights 2.2 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

4. Kent Lake–Hickory Ridge Viewpoint, 4 beaches 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. C2 Loop–Chickadee Trail Loop, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. C2 Loop & Fox Trail via B-Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. B-Loop–C2 Loop, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 120 min of walking

8. Briggs Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 5 beaches 0.5 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

9. Island Lake State Recreation Area Beach–Blue Trail, 3 sights 0.5 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

10. Island Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 6 beaches 0.5 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

11. Island Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Lantern Hike Trail via Island Lake Pathway 0.9 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

12. Trout Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 3 lakes 0.9 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