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. Zukey Lake via Lakelands Trail State Park 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Penosha Hiking Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Little Appleton Lake–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

4. Camp Sunset Point–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. Chenango Lake–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Brady Trail & Chambers Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Mountain Bike Skills Area–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

8. Rock Bath Overlook–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

9. Manly Bennett Memorial Park Viewpoint via Lakelands Trail State Park 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Brady Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Bishop Lake–Reed Lake, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 48 min of walking

12. Penosha Hiking Trail via Torn Shirt Trail 3.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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