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 2.5 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

2. 75th Street Bikeway Sunset Point 2.6 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

3. Main Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 181 min of walking

4. Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook–Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail, 3 sights 0.9 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

5. Crabapple Lake 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 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.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

6. Southern Dupage Regional Trail 0.9 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 0.9 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. White Oak Trail (2.7 mi) 1.8 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

9. Greene Trail 1.8 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

10. Lake Harriet & Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail 1.1 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

11. Bruce Lake & Plainfield Road Walking Path 3.1 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

12. Whalon Lake–Lake Carleton, 4 lakes 1.1 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