Sunset hikes near Clifton Terrace, 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. Mississippi Sanctuary/Olin Nature Preserve Viewpoint–Observation Deck Loop, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Beaver-Deer-Rock-Fox Viewpoint–Observation Deck, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Blue Pool–Beaver-Deer-Rock Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. Observation Deck–Blue Pool Loop, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Dead chestnut–Observation Deck, 6 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Beaver Falls–Observation Deck, 3 viewpoints 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. F.E. Widman Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

8. Godfrey Splash Pad & Glazebrook Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

9. Ellis Lake & West Alton Bike Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

10. Riverfront Drive 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

11. Hiking Viewpoint–Bike Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

12. Big Oak Loop 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

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