Sunset hikes near Alden, il

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. Cobblestone Road 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

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

2. Lake Petite & Cobblestone Road Loop 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Hebron Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 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 · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Geneva Lake–Lake Geneva Club Historical Gazebo, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 35 min of walking

5. Como Lake & Duck Lake Nature Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

6. Middle Loop & South-West Loop 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

7. Marengo Ridge Conservation Area Viewpoint 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Moraine View Viewpoint & Ridgefield Trace 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 253 min of walking

9. Blue Trail–Orange Trail Loop, 4 sights 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. McCullom Lake & Petersen Park Beach via McHenry County Prairie Trail 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 218 min of walking

11. Camelback Kame–McCullom Lake, 3 beaches 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 207 min of walking

12. McHenry County Prairie Trail 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking