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. Meadowlark Trail via North Central DuPage Regional Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

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

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Catfish Pond–Horsetail Pond, 3 lakes 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 135 min of walking

  3. Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 1.3 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 · 52 min of walking

  4. East Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

  5. Pickerel Lake–Catfish Pond, 4 lakes 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 91 min of walking

  6. Great Western Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 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

  7. Mallard Lake–Mallard Lake Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 181 min of walking

  8. Meadowlark Trail & West Branch DuPage River Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Blazing Star Trail & Bluestem Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

  10. Bluestem Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

  11. Mulberry & Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  12. Fox River Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking