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. Vista Sunset Spot–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail, 3 sights 0.2 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

  2. Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 0.2 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

  3. Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach–Ice Age Trail, 3 sights 1.3 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

  4. Loop 3 & Red/Purple Trail via Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 243 min of walking

  5. Forest Lake–Mallard Lake, 6 sights 2.7 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

  6. Mallard Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach, 6 sights 2.8 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

  7. Red/Purple Trail via Ice Age Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 127 min of walking

  8. Auburn Lake–Forest Lake Loop, 7 lakes 0.7 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

  9. Lake to Lake Bike Trail 0 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

  10. Mauthe Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach, 4 sights 0 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. Red Trail 0.8 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

  12. Green Trail & Red Trail Loop via Yellow Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking