Sunset hikes near Franklinville, 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. Horse trail 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Marengo Ridge Conservation Area Viewpoint 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Moraine View Viewpoint & Ridgefield Trace 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 253 min of walking

4. H.U.M. Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 153 min of walking

5. Middle Loop & South-West Loop 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

6. Ridgefield Trace 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking

7. Sunset Park Path 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

8. Bobolink Loop Trail & Hickory Hollow Loop Trail 11.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mulberry 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. Lake In The Hills Fen Nature Preserve Viewpoint Loop 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Mulberry–Dome Hill Observation Deck, 3 viewpoints 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 118 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Oak View Trail 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 78 min of walking