Sunset hikes near Welco Corners, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Main Trail 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:15 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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75th Street Bikeway Sunset Point 3.2 mi away
Leave by 5:52 PM
- Leave trailhead5:52 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking
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ComEd Greenway 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 34 min of walking
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75th Street Bikeway 3.4 mi away
Leave by 5:57 PM
- Leave trailhead5:57 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking
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Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook & Main Trail 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:15 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Bruce Lake & Plainfield Road Walking Path 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:16 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Lake Harriet & Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:16 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Whalon Lake & DuPage River Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:17 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking
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DuPage River Greenway 3.5 mi away
Be there by 6:33 PM
- Be there6:33 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Valley Trail (1.0 mi) & White Oak Trail (2.7 mi) 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking