Sunset hikes near Winding Creek, 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. Lake Renwick 0.2 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

2. Rock Run Greenway 3.2 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

3. Hammel Woods Forest Preserve–Joliet Junior College Lake, 3 groves 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 169 min of walking

4. Dupage River Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Joliet Junior College Lake & Rock Run Greenway 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 148 min of walking

6. Lake Strini 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

7. Springview Pond 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

8. Junction Lock & Brandon Road Lock via Illinois & Michigan Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

9. Joliet Junction Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

10. Illinois & Michigan Trail 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:21 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Rock Run Greenway Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

12. ComEd Greenway & Lily Cache Greenway 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 35 min of walking