Sunset hikes

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. Ready Mix Woods via mudline trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. mudline trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. ADA Friendly Nature Trail & ADA-Friendly Nature Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Campus Lake & Campus Lake Park Beach via Susan Schumake Memorial Overpass 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

5. Crab Orchard Greenway & Piles Fork Greenway 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

6. Maple Grove Road 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

7. Howard Cemetery Road 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

8. Makanda Pond–Horse Campground Pond Loop, 7 lakes 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking

9. Turkey Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 5 lakes 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 71 min of walking

10. Quail Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 4 lakes 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 68 min of walking

11. Horse Campground Pond–Deer Pond, 3 lakes 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking

12. Rocky Bluff Trail & Wild Turkey Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking