Sunset hikes near Naplate, 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. Fox River & I & M Canal State Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

2. Forebay & North Head Race via I & M Canal State Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 162 min of walking

3. Ottawa Canyon Waterfall–Ottawa Canyon, 3 viewpoints 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

4. French Canyon–Wildcat Canyon - west platform, 4 viewpoints 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. White Ash & Northern Red Oak via Saint Louis Canyon Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 66 min of walking

6. Sac Canyon–Kickapoo Canyon, 3 viewpoints 8.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Lake Falls–Matthiessen Lake, 4 lakes 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Bluff Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 75 min of walking

9. Matthiessen State Park Central Road 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Matthiessen Lake & Giant's Bathtub via Bluff Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 97 min of walking

11. Strawberry Rock via Bluff Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. I & M Canal State Trail 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking