Sunset hikes near Libertyville, 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. Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point–Prairie Crossing Pond 2, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 169 min of walking

2. Minear Lake–North Bay, 5 lakes 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Sky Zone–Old School Blue Loop, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. North Shore Bike Path 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

5. Patton Pond–Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve Beach, 4 beaches 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 160 min of walking

6. Robert McClory Bike Path 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 148 min of walking

7. Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve Beach–Patton Pond, 4 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

8. Middlefork Greenway 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Des Plaines River Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

10. North Bay–Dog Training Pond, 8 lakes 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Prairie Crossing Pond 2–Prairie Crossing Pond 3, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 215 min of walking

12. Liberty Lake via Des Plaines River Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 min of walking