Sunset hikes near Smithton, 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. Orchard Loop Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

2. Metro Bike Link Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

3. Richland Creek Bike Trail 8 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. Dark7:25 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

4. Bowman Pond 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. SWIC Campus Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

6. L Road 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. East Belleville Bikeway 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

8. Sinkhole Pond 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 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 · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Three Springs Park Trail 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. O'Fallon SPorts Park Path Loop 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Running Path 12.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

12. Columbia Sportsman's Club Lake & Hill Lake via 2770 North 15.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 8 min before dark.

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