Sunset hikes near Wheeling, 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. Potawatomi Woods–Indian Creek, 3 groves 1.6 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.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

2. Prairie Wolf Slough–Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 175 min of walking

3. Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path & Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Bike Path 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 91 min of walking

4. Sky Zone–Half Day Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 132 min of walking

5. Anthony Adams tree–Half Day Pond, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 133 min of walking

6. Prospect Heights Bike Trail 1.8 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 · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Weiland Road Bike Path 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

8. Aptakisic Road Bike Path & Weiland Road Bike Path 2.1 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 · 38 min of walking

9. Des Plaines River Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Lake Arlington–Lake Arlington Park Beach, 3 beaches 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Birch?–Prairie Wolf Slough, 3 groves 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

12. Indian Creek–Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking