AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Wood Oaks Glen, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Potawatomi Woods–Indian Creek, 3 groves 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 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 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 175 min of walking

  3. Sky Zone–Half Day Pond, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 132 min of walking

  4. Anthony Adams tree–Half Day Pond, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 133 min of walking

  5. Prospect Heights Bike Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Des Plaines River Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  7. Birch?–Green trails, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  8. Lake Glenview–Loyola Trail, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    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

  9. Skokie Valley Bikeway 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Gavin Woods Pond 2 via Skokie Valley Bikeway 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

  11. Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path & Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Bike Path 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

  12. Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking