Sunset hikes near Hickory Corners, 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. Timber Lake 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Hastings Lake & Mallard Ridge Pond 3 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

3. Sand Lake–McDonald Woods Lake, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 142 min of walking

4. Millennium Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. McDonald Woods Lake via Millennium Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

6. Fourth Lake–McDonald Woods Lake, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 134 min of walking

7. Third Lake & Millennium Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 151 min of walking

8. Mallard Ridge Pond 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

9. Pines Dunes Yellow Viewpoint via Pines Dunes Yellow Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

10. Sterling Lake–Pines Dunes Yellow Viewpoint, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Chain O'Lakes Bike Path 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 102 min of walking

12. Long Lake & Chain O'Lakes Bike Path 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 216 min of walking