AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Campton Hills, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Great Western Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 189 min of walking

  2. Randall Road Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  3. Chicago Great Western Railway & North Ring Route 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Chicago Great Western Railway 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 107 min of walking

  5. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  6. Fox River Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 244 min of walking

  7. Nelson Lake–Coyote Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  8. Bluestem Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  9. Coyote Trail–Nelson Lake Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  10. Eastwood Trail–North Grasslands Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 40 min of walking

  11. Pickerel Lake–Catfish Pond, 4 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 148 min of walking

  12. Bobolink Trail–Coyote Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:36 PM

    1. Be there6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead