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. Life Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 135 min of walking

2. Whitetail Lake & Life Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 146 min of walking

3. Richard Bong State Recreation Area Beach 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Stick Pond–Cigar Pond, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Urban Pond–Richard Bong State Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Wolf Lake & Urban Pond 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. White River State Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Fischer County Park Beach & White River State Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

9. Echo Lake & White River State Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

10. Juniper Lake Loop 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Four Dollar Flowage–Retriever Pond Loop, 9 lakes 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 196 min of walking

12. Urban Pond–Bass Pond, 4 lakes 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint