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 Geneva Spur 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

2. Catfish Pond–Horsetail Pond, 3 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

4. Pickerel Lake–Catfish Pond, 4 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 91 min of walking

5. East Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

6. North Central DuPage Regional Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

7. Mallard Lake–Mallard Lake Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

8. Bluestem Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

9. Blazing Star Trail & Bluestem Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

10. Mulberry & Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

11. Fox River Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

12. West Branch DuPage River Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 195 min of walking