Sunset hikes near Pana, 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. County Road 500 North 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. County Road 500 North & North 2200 East Road 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 300 North–350 East, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. County Road 1700 East 9.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. 625 North 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

6. 575 North & 650 North 7.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. 575 North 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 200 North 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. County Road 400 North 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

10. East 1500 North Road 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 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 · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. 800 North 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

12. County Road 225N 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 45 min of walking

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