Sunset hikes near Saint Charles, 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. Be there by 6:36 PM

    1. Be there6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  4. Fox River Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  5. Bluestem Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  6. Randall Road Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

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