AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Reeds Station, 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. Maple Grove Road 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  2. Crab Orchard Greenway 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  3. Howard Cemetery Road 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

  4. Ready Mix Woods via mudline trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. mudline trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. ADA Friendly Nature Trail & ADA-Friendly Nature Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Campus Lake & Campus Lake Park Beach via Susan Schumake Memorial Overpass 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

  8. Mary Logan & Crab Orchard Greenway 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  9. Elkville Cemetery Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  10. Rocky Bluff Trail & Wild Turkey Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

  11. Makanda Pond–Horse Campground Pond Loop, 7 lakes 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking

  12. Turkey Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 5 lakes 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 71 min of walking