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. Evergreen Lake–Lakeview, 3 sights 2 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

2. Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. County Road 2500 East 6.2 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

4. El Paso Bike Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

5. Laura's Gardens–Constitution Trail Bloomer Line Branch, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Kelly Detention Basin & Route 66 Trail 9 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

7. Blackstone Trail Lake & Route 66 Trail 9.2 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

8. Route 66 Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

9. Constitution Trail Bloomer Line Branch 10 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

10. East 2850 North Road 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

11. Birky Pond–Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch, 3 sights 7.3 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

12. Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch 8.4 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