AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Mallard, 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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. East County Road 600 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. North 2900th Place 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. East County Road 150 16.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. North County Road 1500 18 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. East County Road 1900 19.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

  6. East County Road 1100 18 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  7. Granite Lake–Boulder Lake, 4 sights 18 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  8. Boulder Lake–Granite Lake, 4 sights 17.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  9. North County Road 1300 22 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. 250th Street & Lick Creek Road 29.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Lick Creek Road 30.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  12. Shimek Forest Pond Two & Lick Creek Road 30.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 74 min of walking

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