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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Long Lake–Vista Sunset Spot, 5 sights 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- 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
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Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset6:55 PM
- Head back7:10 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walking
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Greenbush Kettle via Ice Age Trail 4.9 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset6:55 PM
- Head back7:10 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- 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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Loop 3–Loop 4 Loop, 3 sights 3.9 mi away
Leave by 6:03 PM
- Leave trailhead6:03 PM
- Sunset6:55 PM
- Head back7:10 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Vista Sunset Spot–Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit Horseriders Camp Access Trail, 3 sights 8.9 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- 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
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Forest Lake–Little Mud Lake, 4 sights 9.8 mi away
Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Lake to Lake Bike Trail 9.2 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- 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
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Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- 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
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Red Trail 9.3 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:23 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Green Trail & Red Trail Loop via Yellow Trail 9.6 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- 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
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Butler Lake–Butler Lake Loop, 3 sights 7.7 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking