AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Illinois Power Company Lake 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

  2. Conservation Club 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. County Road 2650 East & Kickapoo Rail Trail 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  4. East 3300 N Road 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. East 3450 North Road 15.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. County Road 650 North 14.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Historic Maple Grove–Homer Lake, 5 sights 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

  8. Homer Lake–Oak Ridge Trail, 3 sights 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Vermillion River–Big Woods Viewpoint, 4 sights 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walking

  10. Big Woods Viewpoint–Big Woods Trail, 5 sights 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  11. Crab Tree Trail & River Ridge Back Pack Trail 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  12. Road 370 East 20 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint