Sunset hikes near Glen Oak, 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. Hillside Berkeley–Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

2. Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond via Illinois Prairie Path 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

3. Great Western Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

4. Lambert Lake Nature Preserve & Lambert Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. Illinois Prairie Path 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

6. Ellynwood Nature Preserve & Illinois Prairie Path 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 165 min of walking

7. Crabapple Lake 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

8. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 259 min of walking

9. Herrick Lake–Front Pond, 6 lakes 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

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

10. Steve Ravanesi Trail & West Branch DuPage River Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 270 min of walking

11. Lies Road Bicycle Path 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

12. Gary-Kehoe Reservoir via Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking