Sunset hikes near Creston, 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. Gurler Road 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Four Sisters Bike Path 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Locust Road 7.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Mittan Road 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

5. Larson Lake 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Shabbona Lake–Arrowhead Trail, 4 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

7. McGirr Road 14.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

8. The Kishwaukee Gorge Trail 18.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. North Chana Road 19 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Grass Trail & Great Western Trail 20.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

11. Sandstone Wall–Atwood Park & Lodge Beach, 3 beaches 18.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

12. Atwood Park & Lodge Beach–.30 Caliber, 5 sights 18.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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