AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Novak Park, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  2. Fox River Trail 1 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 · 16 min of walking

  3. Bluestem Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  4. Mulberry & Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  5. Catfish Pond–Horsetail Pond, 3 lakes 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  6. Pickerel Lake–Catfish Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Randall Road Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  8. Mulberry & Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 173 min of walking

  9. Chicago Great Western Railway & North Ring Route 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Chicago Great Western Railway 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 107 min of walking

  11. Thornwood Retention Path 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  12. Norris Woods Nature Preserve & Fox River Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking