AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Petersburg, 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.

5 of 12 spots
  1. Three Springs Park Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. O'Fallon SPorts Park Path Loop 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 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 · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Metro Bike Link Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

  4. Orchard Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  5. Richland Creek Bike Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  6. SWIC Campus Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  7. Running Path 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  8. East Belleville Bikeway 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  9. Loyett Road 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. MCT Silver Creek Trail 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 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 · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Troy Park Pond 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

  12. Monks Mound via Park Drive 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking