Sunset hikes near Daysville, 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. Ganymede Spring & Heckman Trail via Black Hawk Trail 3.4 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

2. Margaret Fuller Island–Ganymede Spring, 3 groves 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

3. Clear Creek Knolls 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 76 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Lost Lake & Big Jump Prairie 4.6 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

5. Stone Barn Savanna 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 49 min of walking

6. North Chana Road 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve Sunset Point–Loop Trail, 3 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

8. Four Hills Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 56 min of walking

9. Youth Center & Four Hills Trail Loop 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 60 min of walking

10. Byron Drag Strip & Loop Trail Loop 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 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 · 80 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lowell Parkway 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Hazelnut Tangle Loop 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 49 min of walking