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. Tear-Thumb Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail via Main Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 160 min of walking

2. ComEd Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 99 min of walking

3. Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook–Main Trail, 3 sights 0.3 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. Lake Strini 3 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

5. Centennial Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Oak Spur Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 2.8 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

7. Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 2.6 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 — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. I&M Canal Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 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 · 16 min of walking

9. Lily Cache Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

10. Consumers Quarry–Great Lakes Quarry, 5 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 225 min of walking

11. 159th Street Bikeway & Veterans Memorial Trail via Spring Creek Greenway 4.9 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

12. 75th Street Bikeway 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking