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. Interurban Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Lake Springfield 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

3. UIS Koi Pond & UIS-LLCC Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

4. Lost Bridge Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 74 min of walking

5. Lake Valor & Sherman-Williamsville Trail 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 143 min of walking

6. Ethell Avenue 15.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

7. County Road 1185 North 18.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. East 1050 North Road 18.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Janssen-Hill Lane 21 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. County Road 1250 East 22.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. North 1240 East Road 22.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. East 2100 North Road 23.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:37 PM

    1. Be there6:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead