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. Mud Lake 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

2. Tifton Woods 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Mangan Woods via Kegel-Alpha 2.0 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. City of Franklin Hike and Biking Trail & Country Club Lane via Muskego Recreation Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

5. Seven Waters Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 174 min of walking

6. Caledonia Conservancy Greenspace Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

7. West Lake & City of Franklin Hike and Biking Trail via Muskego Recreation Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Lake Lore & City of Franklin Hike and Biking Trail via Muskego Recreation Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

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

9. Muskego County Park Beach & Muskego Recreation Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

10. Powerline Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. Storm Retention Basin 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 151 min of walking

12. Abandoned Ladish Sand Pit & Storm Retention Basin 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 209 min of walking