Sunset hikes near Kernan, 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. LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

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

2. North 2379th Road 9.9 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. East 2350 N Road & North 750 East Road 12.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 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

4. Mine Road 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. East 3100 North Road 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Forebay–North Head Race, 3 lakes 13 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. I & M Canal Road 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. North Head Race & I & M Canal State Trail 13 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

9. Marseilles Lock & Marseilles Pool 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

10. East 2700 North Road & North 100 East Road 14.2 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

11. East 10th Road 16 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

12. North 3050th Road 17.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking