Sunset hikes near Hermon, 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. Lake Roberts via Horseshoe Bend Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

2. Dining Hall Trail & West Ridge Road 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Lake Storey–Spillway, 6 sights 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Knox Road 2350 North 21.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Knox Road 2250 East 21.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. 140th Avenue 25 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Snakeden Hollow Lake–Teal Lake, 3 lakes 24.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Canton Lake–Lake Canton Orange Trail Loop, 3 sights 25.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Knox Road 2400 North 24.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 49 min of walking

10. Duck Creek Cooling Pond 30.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

11. 2200 East 30.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 50th 32.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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