Sunset hikes near White Rock, 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. North Chana Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve Sunset Point–Loop Trail, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

3. Youth Center & Four Hills Trail Loop 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 60 min of walking

4. Four Hills Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 56 min of walking

5. Byron Drag Strip & Loop Trail Loop 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Four Sisters Bike Path 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. The Kishwaukee Gorge Trail 12.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Orange Trail & Red Trail Loop 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Bridge Loop 12.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. The Dells–Green Trail, 4 sights 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 54 min of walking

11. Atwood Park & Lodge Beach–.30 Caliber, 5 sights 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 29 min of walking

12. Sandstone Wall–Atwood Park & Lodge Beach, 3 beaches 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walking

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