Sunset hikes near Herrick, 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. 200 North 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. County Road 225N 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 45 min of walking

3. 300 North–350 East, 3 sights 5.3 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. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. 625 North 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. 575 North & 650 North 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. 575 North 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. 550 North 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

8. 800 North 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. County Road 500 North 15.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. County Road 500 North & North 2200 East Road 15.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:37 PM

    1. Be there6:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. North 225th Street 15.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

12. Country Lane 19.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:35 PM

    1. Be there6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead