Sunset hikes near Huntley, 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. Sunset Park Path 2.4 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

2. Central Loop Trail & West Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

3. Peter J Exner Marsh Convervation Area Viewpoint 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Railroad Prairie Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

5. Horse trail 4.9 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

6. Bobolink Loop Trail & Hickory Hollow Loop Trail 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Mulberry 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 98 min of walking

8. Leekwanai Trail South–North Forest Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 23 min of walking

9. Closed in 2016 & PRIVATE 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

10. Meyer Drive 9.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:36 PM

    1. Be there6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Cary Lake & Brown Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Ridgefield Trace 7.3 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