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. Perryville Path 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Pierce Lake & Willow Creek Trail via Perryville Path 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 167 min of walking

3. Rock Cut State Park Sunset Point via Willow Creek Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

4. Willow Creek Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 118 min of walking

5. The Kishwaukee Gorge Trail 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Orange Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

7. Rock River 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

8. Blue Path 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Green Path–Red Path, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Orange Path 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Blue Path & Green Trail via Blue Trail 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:36 PM

    1. Be there6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Dark7:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Atwood Park & Lodge Beach–.30 Caliber, 5 sights 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 29 min of walking