AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Rockford, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Rock River 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  2. Mel Anderson Path 1.7 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. Dark7:25 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  3. Green Trail–Orange Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 47 min of walking

  4. The Dells–Green Trail, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  5. Atwood Park & Lodge Beach–.30 Caliber, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  6. Sandstone Wall–Atwood Park & Lodge Beach, 3 beaches 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walking

  7. Prairie Overlook–Daisy Cutter, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Daisy Cutter & Whiz Bang 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  9. Founder's 56 Loop 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 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 · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking

  10. Pecatonica Prairie Path 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

  11. The Kishwaukee Gorge Trail 7.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:37 PM

    1. Be there6:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Dark7:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Perryville Path 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

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