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. Marsh Loop 0 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

2. Overview Sunset Point–Marsh Loop, 5 sights 0 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

3. Dresden Island Pool & Illinois & Michigan Viewpoint via Illinois & Michigan Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

4. Marsh Loop–Sagashka Trail Loop, 3 sights 1.6 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

5. Heidecke Lake 2.5 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

6. Aux Sable Lock & Aux Sable Creek Aqueduct via Illinois & Michigan Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

7. Arroyo Trail 2.9 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

8. Lakewood Trails & Arroyo Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 118 min of walking

9. Trail of the Old Oaks Sunset Point–River Lookout Trail, 3 sights 3.7 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

10. Joliet Junior College Lake via Illinois & Michigan Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 322 min of walking

11. Illinois & Michigan Viewpoint via Illinois & Michigan Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 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 · 12 min of walking

12. Illinois & Michigan Trail 5.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead