Sunset hikes near Rockton, 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. River Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Dianne Nora Nature Trail Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

3. Schoonmaker Park Path 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 3391 Reservoir 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Stone Bridge Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Willow Creek Trail 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 118 min of walking

7. Rock Cut State Park Sunset Point via Willow Creek Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

8. Perryville Path 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

9. Pierce Lake & Willow Creek Trail via Perryville Path 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

10. Peace Trail 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

11. Rock River 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Blue Trail via Orange Trail 11.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 9 min before dark.

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