Sunset hikes near Edgecreek Estates, 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.

3 of 12 spots

Old Plank Road Trail 1.3 mi away

Leave by 6:27 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:13 PM
5. Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
Veterans Memorial Trail 3 mi away

Leave by 6:30 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:11 PM
5. Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Outer Loop–Outer Loop;Bluff Trail, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

Leave by 6:31 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:09 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
Valley Road 0.5 mi away

Leave by 6:05 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:34 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 54 min of walking
Wauponsee Glacial Sunset Point & Wauponsee Glacial Trail 6.2 mi away

Be there by 6:33 PM
1. Be there6:33 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Dark7:20 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
The Grainery Building & Old Plank Road Trail 4.5 mi away

Leave by 6:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:13 PM
5. Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Illinois and Michigan Canal 4.3 mi away

Leave by 6:30 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:11 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
I&M Canal Trail 4.4 mi away

Be there by 6:32 PM
1. Be there6:32 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Dark7:21 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
Schmuhl School via Hickory Creek Bikeway 4.9 mi away

Leave by 6:05 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:35 PM
5. Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking
Lake Sedgewick & 159th Street Bikeway 4.2 mi away

Leave by 6:31 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:10 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 11 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
Sag Valley Brown Unpaved Loop & Sag Valley Red Unpaved Trail 9.6 mi away

Be there by 6:32 PM
1. Be there6:32 PM
2. Sunset6:52 PM
3. Dark7:20 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
Lake Strini 9.8 mi away

Leave by 6:31 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
2. Sunset6:53 PM
3. Head back7:08 PM
4. At your car7:11 PM
5. Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

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