Sunset hikes near Campbell Hill, 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. Green Wing Lake 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

2. Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve & Falls-Shelter Bluff 6.5 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 walking

3. Wesseln Lake–Pine Lake, 17 lakes 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Heron Lake–Crystal Lake, 10 lakes 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Beaver Lake–Pine Lake, 10 lakes 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Pine Lake–Blackberry Lake, 7 lakes 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Crystal Lake–Hook Lake, 7 lakes 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Hidden Lake–Blackberry Lake, 9 lakes 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Dandelion Road 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 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 · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Little Grand Canyon Sunset Point & Little Grand Canyon 19.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Perry County Line Road 19.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Elkville Cemetery Road 20.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking