Sunset hikes near Grantfork, 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.
This week’s evenings
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MCT Nickel Plate Trail 6.3 mi away
Be there by 6:41 PM
- Be there6:41 PM
- Sunset7:01 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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MCT Quercus Grove Trail 13.6 mi away
Be there by 6:41 PM
- Be there6:41 PM
- Sunset7:01 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Catalpa Avenue 12.2 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:22 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Boxelder Avenue 12.8 mi away
Leave by 6:14 PM
- Leave trailhead6:14 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:40 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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14th & Carol Ann Road 14 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:18 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Loyett Road 16 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset7:01 PM
- Head back7:16 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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MCT Silver Creek Trail 16.9 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Troy Park Pond 17 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Route 66 Sunset Point & Route 66 17.9 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:01 PM
- Head back7:16 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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Governor Bond Lake via Kingsbury Park Nature Trail 20.6 mi away
Be there by 6:40 PM
- Be there6:40 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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1 pond–16 17 18 Pond, 4 lakes 19.7 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:18 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Dunkard Avenue 24 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset6:59 PM
- Head back7:14 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint