AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Valley View, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

  2. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  3. Fox River Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  4. Mulberry & Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  5. Bluestem Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

  6. Randall Road Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  7. Norris Woods Nature Preserve & Fox River Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  8. Northwestern Medicine XC Course 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. North Central DuPage Regional Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  10. Chicago Great Western Railway & North Ring Route 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Thornwood Retention Path 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  12. Poplar Creek Spur via Poplar Creek Red Paved Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

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