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.

5 of 12 spots

Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 0 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
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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
Vista Sunset Spot–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail, 3 sights 1.7 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Forest Lake–Little Mud Lake, 3 lakes 2.9 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
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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
Lake to Lake Bike Trail 2.2 mi away

Leave by 6:21 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
2. Sunset6:56 PM
3. Head back7:11 PM
4. At your car7:25 PM
5. Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~

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

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
Mauthe Lake–Kettle Moraine State Forest Beach, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

Leave by 6:21 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
2. Sunset6:56 PM
3. Head back7:11 PM
4. At your car7:25 PM
5. Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~

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

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
Red Trail 3 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
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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
Green Trail & Red Trail Loop via Yellow Trail 3 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
Best color fades by ~

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

1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking
Butler Lake–Butler Lake Loop, 3 sights 1 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
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Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Crooked Lake Trail Loop & Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail 1.7 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
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Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 0 min before dark.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking
Loop 3–Loop 4 Loop, 3 sights 6.2 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
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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
Keywaskum Millpond via Eisenbahn State Trail 9.4 mi away

Leave by 6:22 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
2. Sunset6:56 PM
3. Head back7:11 PM
4. At your car7:25 PM
5. Dark7:25 PM
Best color fades by ~

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

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
Greenbush Kettle via Ice Age Trail 7 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
Best color fades by ~

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

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