AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Hamel, 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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. MCT Quercus Grove Trail 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. MCT Nickel Plate Trail 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. 1 pond–16 17 18 Pond, 4 lakes 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  4. MCT Silver Creek Trail 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Troy Park Pond 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Route 66 Sunset Point & Route 66 14.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  7. Loyett Road 16.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Walker Road 18.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:27 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Signal Road 20.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. MCT Confluence Trail Spur–MCT Confluence Trail, 3 sights 17.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  11. Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower–MCT Confluence Trail Spur, 3 sights 17.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  12. Old Channel Wood River & MCT Confluence Trail Spur 19.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking