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. Observation Loop via Ice Age Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Moraine Ridge Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Blue Loop 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Big Hill Overlook via Blue Loop 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Indian Springs–Hotel Springs Loop, 7 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

6. Hidden Spring–Hotel Springs, 5 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

7. Lulu Lake 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Peters Lake 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lake La Grange–Moraine Ridge Trail, 5 sights 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

10. Prairie Sunset Point–Henrietta Lake, 4 lakes 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Henrietta Lake & Cushing Park Road Recreational Trail via Glacial Drumlin State Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Mill Pond 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 56 min of walking

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