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 3.3 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. North Shore Bike Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

3. Robert McClory Bike Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

4. Pond 1–Pond 2, 4 sights 2.7 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 2.7 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 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. Des Plaines River Trail 3.2 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

9. Washington Street Bike Path 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

10. Des Plaines Lake–Gowe Memorial Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 298 min of walking

11. Gowe Memorial Pond via Washington Street Bike Path 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

12. Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point–Dog Training Pond, 8 lakes 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 201 min of walking