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. Great Western Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 189 min of walking

  2. Randall Road Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  3. Chicago Great Western Railway & North Ring Route 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Chicago Great Western Railway 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 107 min of walking

  5. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  6. Fox River Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 244 min of walking

  7. Nelson Lake–Coyote Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Bluestem Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  9. Coyote Trail–Nelson Lake Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  10. Eastwood Trail–North Grasslands Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 40 min of walking

  11. Pickerel Lake–Catfish Pond, 4 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 148 min of walking

  12. Bobolink Trail–Coyote Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead