Sunset hikes near Effingham, 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. TREC Trails 1.8 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

2. County Road 3550 East 9.6 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

3. Country Lane 10.7 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

4. Ballard Fishing Pond & Bluestem Trail Loop 11.7 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

5. Rocky Spring & Rocky Spring Nature Trail 16.9 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. North 300th Street 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. North 225th Street 16.1 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

8. 900 North 18.2 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

9. 1300E & County Road 150N 21.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. 450N 22.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:35 PM

    1. Be there6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. 900N 24 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

12. 0 26 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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