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. Vista Sunset Spot–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Forest Lake–Mallard Lake, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 82 min of walking

4. Lake to Lake Bike Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

5. Mauthe Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. Red Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Green Trail & Red Trail Loop via Yellow Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

8. Butler Lake–Butler Lake Loop, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Butler Lake Viewpoint–Butler Lake, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

10. Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Crooked Lake Trail Loop & Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

11. Brown Trail–Loop 3 Loop, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking

12. Keywaskum Millpond via Eisenbahn State Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

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