Sunset hikes near Lake in the Hills, 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. Meyer Drive 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Cary Lake & Brown Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

3. McHenry County Prairie Trail 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Mulberry 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. South Lake via McHenry County Prairie Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake In The Hills Fen Nature Preserve Viewpoint Loop 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Mulberry 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

8. Longmeadow Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. McHenry County Prairie Trail via Fox River Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

11. Burr Oak–Lake Braewood, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walking

12. Fox River–Fox River Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking