Sunset hikes near Cherry Valley, 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. Pierce Lake & Willow Creek Trail via Perryville Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 206 min of walking

2. Perryville Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 48 min of walking

3. Orange Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Blue Path 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Green Path–Red Path, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

6. Orange Path 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

7. Blue Path & Green Trail via Blue Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. The Kishwaukee Gorge Trail 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Rock Cut State Park Sunset Point via Willow Creek Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

10. Willow Creek Trail 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 118 min of walking

11. Atwood Park & Lodge Beach–.30 Caliber, 5 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 29 min of walking

12. Sandstone Wall–Atwood Park & Lodge Beach, 3 beaches 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walking