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. Fox Creek Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Constitution Trail Southtown Branch & Route 66 Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 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

3. Constitution Trail Southtown Branch 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 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

4. Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 140 min of walking

5. Constitution Trail Bloomer Line Branch 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

6. Birky Pond–Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

8. Laura's Gardens–Birky Pond, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 132 min of walking

9. Constitution Trail Interurban Branch 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

10. White Oak Park Lake via White Oak Park Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. Kelly Detention Basin & Route 66 Trail 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:35 PM

    1. Be there6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Blackstone Trail Lake & Route 66 Trail 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:35 PM

    1. Be there6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead