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. Main Trail 2.1 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook & Main Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

3. Centennial Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 1.1 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

4. Bruce Lake & Plainfield Road Walking Path 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 — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Greene Trail 3 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. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

6. Lake Harriet & Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail 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 · 17 min of walking

7. Whalon Lake & Oak Spur Trail via DuPage River Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 371 min of walking

8. Oak Spur Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 2.6 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

9. 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

10. Consumers Quarry–Great Lakes Quarry Loop, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Sag Quarry West–Cal-Sag Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 191 min of walking

12. Sag Quarry East–Sag Quarry West, 4 sights 3.4 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint