AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Shirland, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Orange Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Green Trail 3 mi away

    Be there by 6:39 PM

    1. Be there6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. River Trail 5.5 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

  4. Dianne Nora Nature Trail Loop 5.3 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

  5. Observation Deck & Green Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  6. Willow Creek Trail 13.3 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. Perryville Path 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  8. Pierce Lake & Willow Creek Trail 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  9. Pecatonica Prairie Path 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  10. Peace Trail 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Schoonmaker Park Path 11 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

  12. 3391 Reservoir 12 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