Sunset hikes near Atkinson, 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. Hennepin Canal Parkway 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. Hennepin Canal Parkway via Hennipen Canal Parkway 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 254 min of walking

3. Sauk Trail Pond 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 60 min of walking

4. Shadow Lake 14.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 126 min of walking

5. 2300 East & East 2250th Street 17.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

6. 138th Avenue North 19.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. 2200 East 22.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Rock Island Trail 26 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 137 min of walking

9. Knox Road 2400 North 25.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 49 min of walking

10. 190th Avenue Sunset Point & 190th Avenue 30.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. 1300 E Road 30.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:27 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Great River Trail 28.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking