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. Forest Lake–Mallard Lake, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 82 min of walking

  2. Mallard Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach, 6 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 158 min of walking

  3. Vista Sunset Spot–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail, 3 sights 0.6 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 — 13 min before dark.

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

  4. Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach–Ice Age Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 315 min of walking

  5. Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 1.5 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 — 13 min before dark.

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

  6. Loop 4 & Purple Trail via Ice Age Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 102 min of walking

  7. Red/Purple Trail & Red/Purple/Green Trail Loop via Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 104 min of walking

  8. Brown Trail–Loop 3 Loop, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  9. Auburn Lake–Forest Lake Loop, 7 lakes 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 289 min of walking

  10. Mauthe Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  11. Lake to Lake Bike Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  12. Red Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint