Sunset hikes near Grandwood Park, 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. Washington Street Path 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:13 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Warren Special Recreation Sunset Point via Washington Street Path 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

3. Central Marsh & Millennium Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

4. Highland Lake–Cherry Lake, 4 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. Jones Island Beach–Molly's Pond, 3 beaches 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

6. Fourth Lake via Millennium Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

7. Sand Lake via Millennium Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

8. Millennium Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

9. McDonald Woods Lake via Millennium Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

10. Third Lake & Millennium Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 151 min of walking

11. Lake via North Almond Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Molly's Pond 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking