Sunset hikes near East Meadows, 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. Ballard Fishing Pond & Bluestem Trail Loop 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Country Lane 7.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. North 225th Street 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. TREC Trails 12.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Rocky Spring & Rocky Spring Nature Trail 16.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. 900 North 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. 550 North 19.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

8. County Road 3550 East 21.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

9. 625 North 22.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

10. Lake Shelbyville 23.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 37 min of walking

11. 800 North 21.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 200 North 23.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint