Sunset hikes near Kidd, 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. Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve Viewpoint 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 51 min of walking

3. Newman Road & Whittaker Road 15.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool 16 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Fountain Water District–Johnson Trail, 5 sights 15.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 103 min of walking

6. L Road 14.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

7. Fountain Water District & Salt Lick Point via Salt Lick Point Trail 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Waterfall Road 19.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Moredock Lake 17.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Corps of Engineers Levee Road 18.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

11. Sinkhole Pond 23.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. GM&O Heritage Trail 22.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking