Sunset hikes near Paw Paw, 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. Mittan Road 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Locust Road 8 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

3. Shabbona Lake–Arrowhead Trail, 4 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

4. North 41st Road 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Gurler Road 14 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

6. McGirr Road 14.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

7. Four Sisters Bike Path 17.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Larson Lake 20.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

9. I & M Canal State Trail 24.2 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

10. French Canyon–Wildcat Canyon - west platform, 4 viewpoints 25.6 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

11. Sac Canyon–Kickapoo Canyon, 3 viewpoints 25.4 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

12. White Ash & Northern Red Oak via Saint Louis Canyon Trail 25.4 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