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. Sky Zone–Old School Blue Loop, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. North Shore Bike Path–Old School Blue Loop, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 318 min of walking

3. Miceli Pond–Half Day Pond, 3 lakes 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

4. Anthony Adams tree–Half Day Pond, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walking

5. Birch?–Half Day Pond, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 164 min of walking

6. Prairie Wolf Slough & Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 91 min of walking

7. Indian Creek–Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

8. Potawatomi Woods–Indian Creek, 3 groves 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

9. Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path & Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Bike Path 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

10. Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

11. Half Day Pond–Ranney Pond, 5 lakes 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

12. Des Plaines River Trail 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking