AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Prince Crossing, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Meadowlark Trail via North Central DuPage Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  4. Silver Lake–McKee Marsh, 9 lakes 3.3 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. McKee Marsh–White Pine Pond, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  6. Great Western Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  7. Timber Lake via Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  8. Meadowlark Trail & West Branch DuPage River Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Old Stockyards Trail via Savanna Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  10. Lies Road Bicycle Path 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  11. Gary-Kehoe Reservoir via Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  12. White Pine Pond–Sand Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 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 walking

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