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. Old Plank Road Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Ice Age Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Greenbush Kettle via Ice Age Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. Butler Lake Viewpoint–Butler Lake, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Loop 3–Loop 4 Loop, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

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

7. Vista Sunset Spot–Butler Lake, 3 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 341 min of walking

8. Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

9. Butler Lake–Butler Lake Loop, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. Mauthe Lake–Butler Lake, 6 sights 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 273 min of walking

11. Rockville Flowage 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

12. 150 Reservoir 9.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead