Sunset hikes near Marengo, 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. Marengo Ridge Conservation Area Viewpoint 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 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 · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. H.U.M. Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 153 min of walking

3. Horse trail 10.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Middle Loop & South-West Loop 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

5. Bobolink Loop Trail & Hickory Hollow Loop Trail 12.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Horned Lark Loop (1.1 mi) & Wild Turkey Loop (2.09 mi) Loop 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Moraine View Viewpoint & Ridgefield Trace 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 253 min of walking

8. Sunset Park Path 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

9. Riverwood Prairie Trail 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

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

10. Ridgefield Trace 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking

11. Central Loop Trail & West Loop Trail 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

12. Leekwanai Trail South–North Forest Trail, 3 sights 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 23 min of walking