AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Moraine View Viewpoint & Ridgefield Trace 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 253 min of walking

  2. Ridgefield Trace 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking

  3. Horse trail 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Sunset Park Path 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  5. Mulberry 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 98 min of walking

  6. South Lake via McHenry County Prairie Trail 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Lake In The Hills Fen Nature Preserve Viewpoint Loop 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Mulberry 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  9. Oak View Trail 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 78 min of walking

  10. Moraine View Trail Loop 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  11. Prairie View Trail 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  12. Kettle View Trail 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking