Sunset hikes near Roscoe, 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. Willow Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Perryville Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 62 min of walking

3. Stone Bridge Trail 0.8 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. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

4. Rock Cut State Park Sunset Point via Willow Creek Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

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

5. Pierce Lake & Willow Creek Trail via Perryville Path 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

6. River Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Schoonmaker Park Path 3.5 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

8. 3391 Reservoir 6.8 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Dianne Nora Nature Trail Loop 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. Rock River 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

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

11. Peace Trail 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

12. Green Path–Red Path, 3 sights 13.7 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. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint