Sunset hikes near Bennett Landing, 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. Muntz Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

2. Muddy Levee Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. 1045N 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Little Grand Canyon Sunset Point & Little Grand Canyon 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Lyerla Lake 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

6. Kaolin Pond–Iron Mountain, 3 sights 13 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 96 min of walking

7. Cove Hollow 14.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 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 · 120 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Makanda Pond–Horse Campground Pond Loop, 7 lakes 20 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking

9. Miller Road 20.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

10. mudline trail 22.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

11. Ready Mix Woods via mudline trail 22.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

12. ADA Friendly Nature Trail & ADA-Friendly Nature Trail 21.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint