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. Muskego County Park Beach & Muskego Recreation Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

2. Fox River & Muskego Recreation Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Muskego Beach & Muskego County Park Beach via Muskego Recreation Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

4. Seven Waters Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

5. Minooka County Park Beach–Blue Loop Loop, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

6. Tichigan Lake 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Country Club Lane 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

8. Lower Phantom Lake 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. Fox River Trail 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

10. Pewaukee Lake & Lake Country Trail 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

11. Powerline Trail 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

12. Fox Brook Lake–Mitchell Park Viewpoint, 3 beaches 13.3 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

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