Sunset hikes near Big Run Acres, 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. Centennial Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 1.8 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

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

2. Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

3. I&M Canal Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

4. Consumers Quarry–Great Lakes Quarry Loop, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. ComEd Greenway & Lily Cache Greenway 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 35 min of walking

6. 75th Street Bikeway Sunset Point 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

7. 75th Street Bikeway 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

8. Lake Strini 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

9. Bruce Lake & Plainfield Road Walking Path 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

10. Lake Harriet & Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

11. Illinois and Michigan Canal 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Whalon Lake & DuPage River Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

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