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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. ComEd Greenway 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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. Greene Trail 3 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. DuPage River Greenway 3.2 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

  7. Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

  8. Sunflower Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 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 · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. 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.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 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 · 12 min of walking

  12. 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