AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Union Center, 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.

11 of 12 spots
  1. County Road 1050N 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  2. 550N & County Road 2000E 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. 900N 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  4. 0 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

  5. 450N 11.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. 1325E–200N, 3 sights 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

  7. 1350N 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. EIU Campus Pond & EIU Panther Trail 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Old Hwy 40 16.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Trail AA 20.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. East 950th Road 18.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. East County Road 1600 North 20.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint