Sunset hikes near Geneva Road, 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. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

2. Catfish Pond–Horsetail Pond, 3 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 135 min of walking

3. Herrick Lake–Front Pond, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 113 min of walking

4. Great Western Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

5. Timber Lake via Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

6. Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Meadowlark Trail & West Branch DuPage River Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Mallard Lake–Mallard Lake Trail, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 289 min of walking

9. Gary-Kehoe Reservoir via Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

10. Lies Road Bicycle Path 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. White Pine Pond–Sand Pond, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Heritage Lake 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking