AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Gretna, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 164 min of walking

  2. Great Western Trail 0 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

  3. Lambert Lake Nature Preserve & Lambert Lake 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  4. Timber Ridge Trail & West Branch DuPage River Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 219 min of walking

  5. Gary-Kehoe Reservoir via Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 1.4 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

  6. Lies Road Bicycle Path 2.1 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

  7. Ellynwood Nature Preserve & Illinois Prairie Path 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 165 min of walking

  8. Timber Lake & Timber Ridge Trail 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  10. Mount Hoy–Silver Lake, 9 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

  11. Rathje Pond–Illinois Prairie Path, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 132 min of walking

  12. Front Pond–Wood Duck Pond, 5 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 132 min of walking