Sunset hikes near Arlington Heights, 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.

4 of 12 spots

Prospect Heights Bike Trail 3 mi away

Leave by 6:29 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
2. Sunset6:52 PM
3. Head back7:07 PM
4. At your car7:11 PM
5. Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Lake Louise via Palatine Bike Trail 3.1 mi away

Leave by 6:26 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:15 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 6 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
Lake Arlington–Lake Arlington Park Beach, 3 beaches 2 mi away

Leave by 6:18 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:22 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Woodfield Corporate Center Pond 4.9 mi away

Leave by 6:12 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:30 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking
Potawatomi Woods–Indian Creek, 3 groves 6.6 mi away

Leave by 6:15 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
2. Sunset6:52 PM
3. Head back7:07 PM
4. At your car7:25 PM
5. Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking
Indian Creek–Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

Leave by 5:53 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
2. Sunset6:52 PM
3. Head back7:07 PM
4. At your car7:46 PM
5. Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking
Lake Dinkel 5 mi away

Leave by 6:21 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:20 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 1 min before dark.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
Busse Lake - Main Pool & Lake Dinkel via Busse Forest Trails Red Paved 3.8 mi away

Leave by 6:13 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:27 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Busse Forest Trails Red Paved 3.5 mi away

Leave by 6:17 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:23 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Deer Grove Lake–Deer Grove - East Black Paved Trail, 6 sights 5.1 mi away

Leave by 4:55 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car8:43 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 193 min of walking
Deer Grove - East Black Paved Trail–Deer Grove - East Brown Unpaved Loop, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

Leave by 4:57 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car8:40 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 188 min of walking
CAMBR Brown Trail–CAMBR Tan Trail, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

Leave by 4:33 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car9:06 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 237 min of walking

Sunset hikes near Arlington Heights, il

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