Sunset hikes near Freeburg, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Bowman Pond 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

  2. Orchard Loop Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  4. SWIC Campus Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  7. Running Path 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  10. L Road 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Sinkhole Pond 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Loyett Road 16.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint