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 & Old Plank Road Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 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.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 296 min of walking

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

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

3. Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walking

4. Butler Lake Viewpoint–Butler Lake, 4 lakes 5 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 345 min of walking

5. Ice Age Trail 4.9 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

6. Greenbush Kettle via Ice Age Trail 4.9 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

7. Loop 3–Loop 4 Loop, 3 sights 3.9 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

8. Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach–Ice Age Trail, 3 sights 7.3 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

9. Vista Sunset Spot–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail, 3 sights 8.9 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

10. Auburn Lake–Forest Lake Loop, 7 lakes 9.2 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

11. Forest Lake–Little Mud Lake, 4 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 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 · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Lake to Lake Bike Trail 9.2 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