Sunset hikes near Renault, 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. Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve Viewpoint 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 51 min of walking

2. Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve Viewpoint 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. L Road 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

5. Fountain Water District & Salt Lick Point via Salt Lick Point Trail 15 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

6. Moredock Lake 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Waterfall Road 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Newman Road & Whittaker Road 19.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. GM&O Heritage Trail 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

10. Corps of Engineers Levee Road 18.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

11. Sinkhole Pond 21.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Cliff Cave County Park Viewpoint & Cliff Cave County Park Trail 23.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 74 min of walking

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