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.
This week’s evenings
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Vista Sunset Spot–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:08 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 0.5 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:08 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 3:55 PM
- Leave trailhead3:55 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car9:45 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 315 min of walking
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Leave by 4:30 PM
- Leave trailhead4:30 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car9:08 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 243 min of walking
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Forest Lake–Mallard Lake, 6 sights 3.1 mi away
Leave by 5:50 PM
- Leave trailhead5:50 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 82 min of walking
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Leave by 5:12 PM
- Leave trailhead5:12 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car8:26 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 158 min of walking
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Auburn Lake–Forest Lake Loop, 7 lakes 1.1 mi away
Leave by 4:07 PM
- Leave trailhead4:07 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car9:31 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 289 min of walking
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Lake to Lake Bike Trail 0.7 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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Red Trail 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Green Trail & Red Trail Loop via Yellow Trail 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking
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Little Mud Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Forest Lake Trail Loop, 3 sights 2 mi away
Leave by 5:44 PM
- Leave trailhead5:44 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 94 min of walking