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. Minooka County Park Beach–Blue Loop Loop, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. New Berlin Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 101 min of walking

3. Fox River 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. Glacial Drumlin State Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 301 min of walking

5. Muskego County Park Beach & Muskego Recreation Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

6. Seven Waters Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 276 min of walking

7. Fox River Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. Pewaukee Lake via Lake Country Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

9. Fox Brook Lake–Mitchell Park Viewpoint, 3 beaches 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Fox Brook Park Beach 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

11. Meadowbrook Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 78 min of walking

12. Lake Country Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint