Sunset hikes near Utopia, 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. Illinois Prairie Path 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. Hillside Berkeley–Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond via Illinois Prairie Path 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

4. Night Heron Viewpoint & Night Heron Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 116 min of walking

5. Riverbend Viewpoint via Night Heron Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 115 min of walking

6. Lake Fred & Lake Ed via Salt Creek Bicycle Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 117 min of walking

7. Night Heron Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 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 · 50 min of walking

8. Salt Creek Bicycle Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

9. Ellynwood Nature Preserve & Illinois Prairie Path 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 165 min of walking

10. The Lagoon & Salt Creek Greenway Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

11. Crabapple Lake 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

12. Great Western Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking