Sunset hikes near Park City, 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. Dugdale Lake via 14th Street Bike Path 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

2. 14th Street Bike Path 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 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

3. Robert McClory Bike Path 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

4. Des Plaines River Trail 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. The Lake at Independence Grove–North Bay, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

6. Gowe Memorial Pond & Washington Street Bike Path 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 133 min of walking

7. Washington Street Bike Path 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 68 min of walking

8. Des Plaines Lake–Gowe Memorial Pond, 3 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 298 min of walking

9. Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point–Dog Training Pond, 8 lakes 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 201 min of walking

10. Washington Street Path 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

11. Warren Special Recreation Sunset Point via Washington Street Path 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

12. Sand Lake via Millennium Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 245 min of walking