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. Eva Terrace 3.4 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.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Robert McClory Bike Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. North Shore Bike Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Pond 1–Pond 2, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 185 min of walking

5. Covington Bluff–Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve Beach, 5 beaches 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 183 min of walking

6. 14th Street Bike Path 0 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Dugdale Lake via 14th Street Bike Path 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

8. Skokie Valley Bikeway 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Eagle Lake–Conway Park Pond 3, 3 lakes 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Sky Zone–Old School Blue Loop, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lake Bluff Pond via Robert McClory Bike Path 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Minear Lake–North Bay, 5 lakes 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

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