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. 159th Street Bikeway & Veterans Memorial Trail via Spring Creek Greenway 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 121 min of walking

2. Spring Creek Greenway & Veterans Memorial Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

3. Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook–Main Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 312 min of walking

4. Illinois and Michigan Canal 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. I&M Canal Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lake Sedgewick & 159th Street Bikeway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Centennial Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 107 min of walking

8. Old Plank Road Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. Main Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 130 min of walking

10. ComEd Greenway & Lily Cache Greenway 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 35 min of walking

11. Lake Strini 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Oak Spur Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 257 min of walking