Sunset hikes near Hartland, 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. Middle Loop & South-West Loop 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

2. Marengo Ridge Conservation Area Viewpoint 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Horse trail 8.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Moraine View Viewpoint & Ridgefield Trace 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 253 min of walking

5. Hebron Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

6. H.U.M. Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 153 min of walking

7. Cobblestone Road 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

8. Ridgefield Trace 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking

9. Sunset Park Path 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

10. Lake Petite & Cobblestone Road Loop 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. McCullom Lake & Petersen Park Beach via McHenry County Prairie Trail 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 218 min of walking

12. Camelback Kame–McCullom Lake, 3 beaches 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 207 min of walking