Sunset hikes near Oakwood Estates, 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. Rock Run Greenway 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Joliet Junior College Lake via Rock Run Greenway 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Junction Lock & Brandon Road Lock via Illinois & Michigan Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

4. Joliet Junction Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

5. Hammel Woods Forest Preserve–Joliet Junior College Lake, 3 groves 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 169 min of walking

6. Illinois & Michigan Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Illinois & Michigan Viewpoint & Fitness Loop via Illinois & Michigan Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

8. Rock Run Greenway Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

9. Illinois and Michigan Canal 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Lake Renwick 4.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Dupage River Trail 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Old Plank Road Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 152 min of walking