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. Country Lane 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. North 225th Street 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Ballard Fishing Pond & Bluestem Trail Loop 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Rocky Spring & Rocky Spring Nature Trail 9.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. TREC Trails 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. 900 North 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

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

7. County Road 3550 East 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

8. Lake Shelbyville 17.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. 550 North 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

10. 625 North 19.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

11. 800 North 17.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Chief Illini Trail 22.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 127 min of walking