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. Observation Loop via Ice Age Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Moraine Ridge Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Blue Loop 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Big Hill Overlook via Blue Loop 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Indian Springs–Hotel Springs Loop, 7 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

6. Hidden Spring–Hotel Springs, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

7. Prairie Sunset Point–Henrietta Lake, 4 lakes 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 214 min of walking

8. Cushing Park Road Recreational Trail & Prairie Path 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 101 min of walking

9. Nemahbin Spring–Henrietta Lake, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 145 min of walking

10. Ice Age Viewpoint–Prairie Sunset Point, 6 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 138 min of walking

11. Henrietta Lake via Glacial Drumlin State Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

12. Glacial Drumlin State Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 87 min of walking