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. Hillside Berkeley–Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond, 3 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 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 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

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

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

3. Illinois Prairie Path 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Great Western Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

5. Green Lake via Salt Creek Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Night Heron Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 115 min of walking

7. Night Heron Viewpoint & Night Heron Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Riverbend Viewpoint via Night Heron Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Salt Creek Bicycle Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 119 min of walking

10. Lake Fred & Lake Ed via Salt Creek Bicycle Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 117 min of walking

11. Salt Creek Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

12. Ellynwood Nature Preserve & Illinois Prairie Path 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 165 min of walking