Sunset hikes near White Heath, 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. Bruce Hannon Levee Trail & Sangamon River Bluff Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 154 min of walking

2. Bruce Hannon Levee Trail 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. County Road 700 East 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. East 2700 North Sunset Point & East 2700 North Road 9.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. East 2850 North Road 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

6. East 1300 North Road 7.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Blue Trail–Blue/Green Trail Loop, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Sunset Lake–Shadow Lake, 3 lakes 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

9. North 1200 East Road 12.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Carle at the Fields Trail 13.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. East 3200 North Road 11.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Pipeline Trail 13.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead