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. 75th Street Bikeway 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

2. 75th Street Bikeway Sunset Point 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

3. Main Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 133 min of walking

4. Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook–Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Crabapple Lake 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

6. Southern Dupage Regional Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Lake Carleton–Lake Harriet, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. White Oak Trail (2.7 mi) 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Greene Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Lake Harriet & Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

11. Bruce Lake & Plainfield Road Walking Path 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

12. Whalon Lake–Lake Carleton, 4 lakes 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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