Sunset hikes near McHenry, 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. Wetland Scenic View & Fox River Trail (2.0 mi) Loop 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

2. Oak View Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 78 min of walking

3. Moraine View Trail Loop 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. Prairie View Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Kettle View Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Sullivan Lake–Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) Viewpoint, 4 lakes 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) Viewpoint 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) Viewpoint–Eye of the Bog, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Volo Bog State Natural Area Viewpoint via Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Pond Loop 0.44mi() 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Eye of the Bog–Prairie Ridge Trail, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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