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 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 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 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Minear Lake–North Bay, 5 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Robert McClory Bike Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 161 min of walking

5. Patton Pond–Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve Beach, 4 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 160 min of walking

6. Miceli Pond–Half Day Pond, 3 lakes 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

7. Anthony Adams tree–Half Day Pond, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walking

8. Birch?–Half Day Pond, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 164 min of walking

9. Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path & Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Bike Path 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

10. Prairie Wolf Slough & Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Potawatomi Woods–Indian Creek, 3 groves 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

12. Indian Creek–Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking