AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Elmhurst, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Illinois Prairie Path 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  2. Hillside Berkeley–Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond, 3 lakes 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  3. Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond via Illinois Prairie Path 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

  4. Green Lake via Salt Creek Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  5. Salt Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 min of walking

  6. Salt Creek Bicycle Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  7. The Lagoon & Salt Creek Greenway Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  8. Midland Trail 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Great Western Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  10. Lake Fred & Lake Ed via Salt Creek Bicycle Trail 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 117 min of walking

  11. Night Heron Viewpoint & Night Heron Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 116 min of walking

  12. Riverbend Viewpoint via Night Heron Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 115 min of walking