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. Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail–Loop 2 Loop, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 199 min of walking

2. Butler Lake Viewpoint–Butler Lake, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 198 min of walking

3. Greenbush Kettle via Ice Age Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 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

4. Ice Age Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 208 min of walking

5. Loop 3–Loop 4 Loop, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 67 min of walking

6. Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach–Ice Age Trail, 3 sights 5.6 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

7. Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 5.6 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

8. Vista Sunset Spot–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail, 3 sights 6.6 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

9. Auburn Lake–Forest Lake Loop, 7 lakes 6.6 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. Forest Lake–Little Mud Lake, 5 lakes 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 311 min of walking

11. Brown Trail & Lake to Lake Bike Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

12. Mauthe Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking