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 Elgin Branch 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 255 min of walking

2. Great Western Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

3. Lambert Lake Nature Preserve & Lambert Lake 2.7 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

4. Steve Ravanesi Trail & West Branch DuPage River Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 270 min of walking

5. Gary-Kehoe Reservoir via Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 2.1 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 · 35 min of walking

6. Lies Road Bicycle Path 2.6 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

7. Ellynwood Nature Preserve & Illinois Prairie Path 2 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

8. Timber Lake & Timber Ridge Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Mount Hoy–Silver Lake, 9 lakes 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

11. Rathje Pond–Illinois Prairie Path, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 132 min of walking

12. Front Pond–Wood Duck Pond, 5 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 132 min of walking