Sunset hikes near Kampsville, 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. North Viewpoint & Blue via North Loop Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 17 min of walking

2. Red 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 21 min of walking

3. Blue–Green, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 62 min of walking

4. White Pine State Record Runner Up & Blue via Red 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 17 min of walking

5. Southern Overlook–Blue, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 61 min of walking

6. North Overlook–Blue, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. 430 East 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 1900 North 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Sterling Harbor Road 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Watson Lake via Turner Hollow Road 17 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

11. Anderson Road 16.1 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

12. Lost Cabin Sunset Point & Lost Cabin Trail 20.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead