Sunset hikes near Valley Mission, 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. Lyerla Lake 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

2. Miller Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 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 · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

3. Kaolin Pond–Iron Mountain, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 96 min of walking

4. 1045N 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Muntz Road 17 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

6. Mississippi River Levee Road & Muddy Levee Road 16 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Old River Road 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

8. Cache River–Canoe Trail, 3 sights 18.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 134 min of walking

9. Cache River & Lower Cache River Swamp Trail 20.2 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. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

10. Makanda Pond–Horse Campground Pond Loop, 7 lakes 18.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking

11. Turkey Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 5 lakes 18.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 71 min of walking

12. Horse Campground Pond–Deer Pond, 3 lakes 18.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking