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. Dresden Island Pool–Dresden Island Lock, 5 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 302 min of walking

2. Illinois & Michigan Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

3. Aux Sable Lock–Aux Sable Creek Aqueduct, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 262 min of walking

4. Heidecke Lake 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Marsh Loop–Sagashka Trail Loop, 3 sights 8.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Overview Sunset Point–Marsh Loop, 5 sights 8.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Marsh Loop 9.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Trail of the Old Oaks Sunset Point–River Lookout Trail, 3 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 13 min of walking

9. LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Arroyo Trail 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

11. Lakewood Trails 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

12. Mine Road 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint