Sunset hikes near Sunny Acres, 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. Birch?–Prairie Wolf Slough, 3 groves 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

2. Potawatomi Woods–Indian Creek, 3 groves 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

3. Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path & Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Bike Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

4. Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

5. Prairie Wolf Slough & Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 91 min of walking

6. Miceli Pond–Half Day Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

7. Anthony Adams tree–Half Day Pond, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walking

8. Sky Zone–Half Day Pond, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

9. Indian Creek–Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

10. Aptakisic Road Bike Path & Weiland Road Bike Path 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

11. Weiland Road Bike Path 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

12. Des Plaines River Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking