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. Rockville Flowage 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

2. 150 Reservoir 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Ice Age Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

4. Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 161 min of walking

5. Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Main Horse Trail & Old Plank Road Trail 9.4 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

6. Butler Lake Viewpoint–Butler Lake, 4 lakes 13.5 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

7. Greenbush Kettle via Ice Age Trail 10.5 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

8. Loop 3–Loop 4 Loop, 3 sights 13.5 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

9. Vista Sunset Spot–Butler Lake, 3 sights 19.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 20.1 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

11. Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach–Ice Age Trail, 3 sights 20.6 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

12. Butler Lake–Butler Lake Loop, 3 sights 19.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking