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. Moraine View Viewpoint & McHenry County Prairie Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 329 min of walking

2. McCullom Lake–Petersen Park Beach, 3 beaches 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 193 min of walking

3. Kettle View Trail & McHenry County Prairie Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

4. Wetland Scenic View & Fox River Trail (2.0 mi) Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

5. Millennium Trail 6.1 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

6. Millennium Sunset Point & Banana Lake via Millennium Trail 6.6 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

7. Davis Lake–Millennium Sunset Point, 5 lakes 6.6 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

8. Long Lake & Chain O' Lakes Bike Path via Chain O'Lakes Bike Path 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 151 min of walking

9. Oak View Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Moraine View Trail via Ridgefield Trace 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Moraine View Trail Loop 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Prairie View Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking