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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Mallard Lake–Buck Tail Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. North Central DuPage Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 164 min of walking

  4. Great Western Trail 1.3 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

  5. Timber Lake via Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  6. West Branch DuPage River Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 214 min of walking

  7. Gary-Kehoe Reservoir via Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 0 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

  8. Lies Road Bicycle Path 0.8 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. Heritage Lake 2.6 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

  10. Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 0 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

  11. Rathje Pond–Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 180 min of walking

  12. East Harbor Park Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking