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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. East 2850 North Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  2. El Paso Bike Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

  3. Evergreen Lake–Lakeview, 3 sights 8.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:39 PM

    1. Be there6:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Dark7:26 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. County Road 2500 East 8.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:39 PM

    1. Be there6:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Dark7:26 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Blackstone Trail Lake & Route 66 Trail 9.4 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

  6. Kelly Detention Basin & Route 66 Trail 9.4 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

  7. Route 66 Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  8. Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Laura's Gardens–Constitution Trail Bloomer Line Branch, 3 sights 11.3 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

  10. Birky Pond–Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch, 3 sights 12.6 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

  11. Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch 13.3 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

  12. East Raab Road 11.7 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. Dark7:25 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking