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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Sauk Trail Pond 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 60 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  5. 1300 E Road 22.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:27 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. County Road 150 East 25.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. 1300 East 26 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Rock River Trail 27.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. 200 North 28 mi away

    Be there by 6:39 PM

    1. Be there6:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Dark7:27 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. 2200 East 28.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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