Sunset hikes near Leithton, 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. Davis Lake–Schreiber Lake, 6 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 266 min of walking

2. Millennium Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Sky Zone–Old School Blue Loop, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Miceli Pond–Half Day Pond, 3 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

5. Half Day Pond–Ranney Pond, 5 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Des Plaines River Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

7. Prairie Crossing Pond 2–Prairie Crossing Pond 3, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 min of walking

8. North Bay–Dog Training Pond, 8 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 295 min of walking

9. Ranney Pond–Willow Lawn Memorial Park Pond, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

10. The Lake at Independence Grove–Minear Lake, 7 lakes 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 123 min of walking

11. Minear Lake Beach–Old School Blue Loop, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Liberty Lake via Des Plaines River Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 min of walking