AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Farmdale, 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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Farmdale Reservoir & Schroll's Loop 0.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:38 PM

    1. Be there6:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Dark7:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Alt Creekside–Schroll's Loop, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Cinder Road 1.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:39 PM

    1. Be there6:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Dark7:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. River Trail of Illinois 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Fondulac Reservoir 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

  6. Rock Island Greenway 5.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:39 PM

    1. Be there6:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Dark7:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Independence Park - Trail 2–Independence Park - Trail 3 Loop, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Independence Park - Trail 3 & Independence Park - Trail 4 Loop 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Timberline Road 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 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

  10. Independence Park - Fire Road–Independence Park - Trail 4, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:39 PM

    1. Be there6:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Dark7:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Washington Recreational Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Cliff Trail & Spine 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint