AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 min of walking

  2. Illinois Prairie Path Batavia Spur–Route 59 Path, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 326 min of walking

  3. Route 59 Path & Route 59 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

  4. Springbrook Prarie Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Southern Dupage Regional Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Sunflower Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Lake Patterson–Beaver Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  8. Tall Grass Greenway 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Normantown Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 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

  10. Barrington Lake 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  11. Spring Lake & Willow Lake 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

  12. Meadowview Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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