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. Constitution Trail Southtown Branch 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Constitution Trail Southtown Branch & Route 66 Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:38 PM

   1. Be there6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Fox Creek Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

5. Swan Lake & Constitution Trail Southtown Branch 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Constitution Trail Interurban Branch 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

7. Laura's Gardens–Constitution Trail Bloomer Line Branch, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 272 min of walking

8. Kelly Detention Basin & Route 66 Trail 6 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 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. Blackstone Trail Lake & Route 66 Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 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

10. Constitution Trail Bloomer Line Branch 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

11. Birky Pond–Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking