Sunset hikes near Grayslake, 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. George's Beach & Sanctuary Pond 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

2. Leopold Lake–Prairie Crossing Pond 3, 3 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point–Prairie Crossing Pond 2, 5 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Jones Island Beach–Molly's Pond, 3 beaches 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

5. Highland Lake–Cherry Lake, 4 lakes 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. Central Marsh & Millennium Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

7. Fourth Lake via Millennium Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. Central Park Beach via Bike/Walking Path 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Prairie Walk Subdivision Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Prairie Crossing Pond 2–Prairie Crossing Pond 3, 4 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

11. Central Park Beach & Bike/Walking Path 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Fort Hill Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

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