Sunset hikes near Carterville, 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. Crab Orchard Greenway 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Mary Logan & Crab Orchard Greenway 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Maple Grove Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

4. Flatts School Road 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Howard Cemetery Road 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

6. Campus Lake & Campus Lake Park Beach via Susan Schumake Memorial Overpass 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

7. Rocky Bluff Trail & Wild Turkey Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

8. Ready Mix Woods via mudline trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

9. mudline trail 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

10. ADA Friendly Nature Trail & ADA-Friendly Nature Trail 11.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

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

11. Makanda Pond–Horse Campground Pond Loop, 7 lakes 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

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

12. Turkey Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 5 lakes 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 71 min of walking