Sunset hikes near Pyatts, 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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

  3. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

  4. 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. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

  5. Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Elks Reservoir Loop 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

  8. Elkville Cemetery Road 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  9. Dandelion Road 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  10. Green Wing Lake 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

  11. Howard Cemetery Road 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

  12. Perry County Line Road 17.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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