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. ComEd Greenway & Lily Cache Greenway 2.2 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

2. Main Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 187 min of walking

3. Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook–Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 307 min of walking

4. White Oak Trail (2.7 mi) 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. Southern Dupage Regional Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 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

6. Greene Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 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. Lake Carleton–Lake Harriet, 3 lakes 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 159 min of walking

8. Lake Harriet & Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail 2.6 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. Whalon Lake & DuPage River Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

10. DuPage River Greenway 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 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

11. Lake Saint Benedict 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

12. Hawk Trail (2.6 mi) & Oak Spur Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking