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. East 3300 N Road 0 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

2. East 3450 North Road 13.3 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. Illinois Power Company Lake 12 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

4. County Road 400 North 14.1 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

5. Road 370 East 13.9 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

6. East 200 North Road 18.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Point Pleasant Trail 18 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

8. Conservation Club 18.2 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

9. County Road 2650 East & Kickapoo Rail Trail 22.9 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

10. Vermillion River–Big Woods Viewpoint, 4 sights 23.9 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

11. River Ridge Back Pack Trail & Willow Creek Trail 23.9 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. Big Woods Viewpoint–Big Woods Trail, 5 sights 24.2 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