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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Hillside Berkeley–Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond, 3 lakes 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  2. Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond via Illinois Prairie Path 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

  3. Illinois Prairie Path 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  4. Great Western Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  5. Ellynwood Nature Preserve & Illinois Prairie Path 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 165 min of walking

  6. Crabapple Lake 5.1 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

  7. Lambert Lake Nature Preserve & Lambert Lake 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Lies Road Bicycle Path 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  9. Green Lake via Salt Creek Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Salt Creek Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 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.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Night Heron Viewpoint & Night Heron Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 116 min of walking

  12. Riverbend Viewpoint via Night Heron Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 115 min of walking