AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Swan Pond–Lerner Conservation Park Path, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking

  2. Arthur Sholts Woods 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  3. Badger State Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

  4. Prairie Moraine County Park Viewpoint & Whalen Pond via Ice Age Trail 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 78 min of walking

  5. Whalen Pond–Badger Prairie Pond, 3 lakes 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

  6. Ice Age Trail 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 49 min of walking

  7. Goose Lake–Whalen Pond, 3 lakes 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking

  8. Cascade Aerator–Whalen Pond, 3 sights 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

  9. Whalen Pond & Ice Age Trail 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  10. Ice Age Viewpoint & Ice Age Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Lake Kegonsa & Prairie Trail 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Fireman's Beach 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking