AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Rawson Bridge, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Pond Loop 0.44mi() 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 46 min of walking

  2. Fox River Forest Preserve Preserve Trail & Fox River Forest Preserve Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

  3. Grassy Lake Forest Preserve Viewpoint 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  4. Grassy Lake Forest Preserve Viewpoint 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  5. Grassy Lake Forest Preserve Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  6. Grassy Lake Forest Preserve Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  7. Grassy Lake Forest Preserve Viewpoint 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  8. Grassy Lake Forest Preserve Viewpoint 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  9. Fox River Forest Preserve Viewpoint & Fox River Forest Preserve Preserve Trail via Fox River Forest Preserve Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. East Trail Loop–Long Loop, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:36 PM

    1. Be there6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Long Loop–Short Loop, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:36 PM

    1. Be there6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Lyons Loop 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking