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. Twin Oaks Trail Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

2. Group 63 Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Wauponsee Glacial Sunset Point via Wauponsee Glacial Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Ballou Road Access Trail & Wauponsee Glacial Trail 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Townline Road 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Old Plank Road Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. Hickory Creek Bikeway 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 186 min of walking

8. Gun Club Lake & Old Plank Road Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 173 min of walking

9. The Grainery Building & Old Plank Road Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Outer Loop–Spring Creek Greenway, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 103 min of walking

11. Junction Lock & Brandon Road Lock via Illinois & Michigan Trail 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

12. Rock Run Greenway Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking