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 0.6 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. 75th Street Bikeway 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

3. 75th Street Bikeway Sunset Point 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

4. Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook & Main Trail 1.2 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

5. Southern Dupage Regional Trail & Valley Trail (1.0 mi) 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 221 min of walking

6. Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail & Valley Trail (1.0 mi) via Greene Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 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 — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Bruce Lake & Plainfield Road Walking Path 0 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

8. Lake Harriet & Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail 0 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

9. Centennial Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 0.1 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

10. Whalon Lake–Lake Carleton, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

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

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 264 min of walking

11. Oak Spur Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 1.4 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

12. Valley Trail (1.0 mi) & White Oak Trail (2.7 mi) 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking