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.
This week’s evenings
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Leave by 5:55 PM
- Leave trailhead5:55 PM
- Sunset6:59 PM
- Head back7:14 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking
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Savanna Loop–Upper Prairie Loop, 3 sights 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:59 PM
- Head back7:14 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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CamRock Trail 4.2 mi away
Be there by 6:39 PM
- Be there6:39 PM
- Sunset6:59 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Rose Lake & Dorothy Carnes Park West Beach 8.9 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:58 PM
- Head back7:13 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking
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Glacial River Trail 12.9 mi away
Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset6:58 PM
- Head back7:13 PM
- At your car7:15 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Storrs Lake 17.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:58 PM
- Head back7:13 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
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Lake Kegonsa & Prairie Trail 18 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking
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Ice Age Connector 18.1 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset6:59 PM
- Head back7:14 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking
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Paradise Pond & Virgin Lake 19.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking
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Cravath Lake 20.7 mi away
Be there by 6:38 PM
- Be there6:38 PM
- Sunset6:58 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Watertown/Oconomowoc Interurban Bike Trail 21.4 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:58 PM
- Head back7:13 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ice Age Trail 21.2 mi away
Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset6:59 PM
- Head back7:14 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking