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. Poplar Creek Spur via Poplar Creek Yellow Unpaved Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 192 min of walking

2. Poplar Creek Spur via Poplar Creek Red Paved Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

3. Bode Lake–Poplar Creek Paved Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 235 min of walking

4. Mallard Lake–Mallard Lake Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. West Branch DuPage River Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 195 min of walking

6. Poplar Creek Brown Unpaved Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 57 min of walking

7. North Central DuPage Regional Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

8. Crabtree Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 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 · 37 min of walking

9. Private Utility Drive 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 37 min of walking

10. Central Loop Trail (0.5mi) Sunset Point via Private Utility Drive 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

11. Beverly Lake & Penny Road Pond 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Galvin's Lake & Beverly Lake 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 240 min of walking