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. Illinois Prairie Path 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. Hillside Berkeley–Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond via Illinois Prairie Path 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

4. Green Lake via Salt Creek Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. Night Heron Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Night Heron Viewpoint & Night Heron Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Riverbend Viewpoint via Night Heron Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Salt Creek Bicycle Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

9. Lake Fred & Lake Ed via Salt Creek Bicycle Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Salt Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

11. Ellynwood Nature Preserve & Illinois Prairie Path 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 165 min of walking

12. The Lagoon & Salt Creek Greenway Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking