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. Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

2. Vista Sunset Spot–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

3. Forest Lake–Little Mud Lake, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Butler Lake–Butler Lake Loop, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Crooked Lake Trail Loop & Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

6. Red Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 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 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

8. Greenbush Kettle via Ice Age Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

9. Loop 3–Loop 4 Loop, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 67 min of walking

10. Lovers Lane 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Old Plank Road Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 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 · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. South Mill Road 9.9 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

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