Sunset hikes near Lincoln, 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. Jogging Loop & Salt Creek Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

2. Lake Valor & Sherman-Williamsville Trail 18.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 143 min of walking

3. Route 66 Trail 22.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

4. Janssen-Hill Lane 23.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. North 1240 East Road 26 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. County Road 1250 East 26.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Ethell Avenue 27.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

8. Chapel Sunset Point & Chapel Road 27.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

9. County Road 3025 North 26.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

10. Calamus Lake via South West County Line Road 24.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

11. Harristown Depot 28.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Lippert Road 28.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking