Sunset hikes near Plum Valley, 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. Maynard Lake & Pennsy Greenway 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. Northeast Pond via Pennsy Greenway 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

3. Clayhole Lake & Maynard Lake via Pennsy Greenway 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

4. Big Hill–Snapper Pond, 3 summits 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Old Oak–Snapper Pond, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Snapper Pond–High Point Trail, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Sauk Trail Lake–Old Plank Road Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

8. Sportsmen Club Lake & Monon Trail via Little Calumet River Levee Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

9. Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Crete Bike Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Thorn Creek Green Paved Spur 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

12. Little Calumet River Levee Trail 8.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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