Sunset hikes near Chautauqua, 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. Babbs Hollow 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 29 min of walking

2. Sherman Hollow 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Big Oak Loop 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Rice Hollow 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 18 min of walking

5. ROW 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 12 min of walking

6. Long Lake & Borgschulte Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

7. Pecan Tree–Persimmon Trail, 4 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 154 min of walking

8. Dagget Hollow–Graham Trail, 6 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 154 min of walking

9. Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Spring–Camdem Hollow Trail, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Camdem Hollow Sunset Point–Confluence Overlook, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

12. Sierra Falls–Powerline East Trail, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking