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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Upland Avenue 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. 340th Street 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  6. W Avenue 21.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 85 min of walking

  8. Sauk Rail Trail 26.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 122 min of walking

  9. 200th Street 27.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 24 min of walking