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. Timbertown Path 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pond Loop 0.44mi() 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 46 min of walking

3. Fox River Forest Preserve Preserve Trail & Fox River Forest Preserve Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

4. Fox River Forest Preserve Viewpoint & Fox River Forest Preserve Preserve Trail via Fox River Forest Preserve Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 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 · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Long Loop–Short Loop, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. East Trail Loop–Long Loop, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Lyons Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

8. Wetland Scenic View & Fox River Trail (2.0 mi) Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Cary Lake & Brown Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Meyer Drive 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:36 PM

    1. Be there6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Moraine View Viewpoint & Ridgefield Trace 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 253 min of walking

12. Ridgefield Trace 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking