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 1.8 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. Camelback Kame–McCullom Lake, 3 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 207 min of walking

3. McCullom Lake & Petersen Park Beach via McHenry County Prairie Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 218 min of walking

4. McHenry County Prairie Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

5. Prairie View Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 71 min of walking

6. Oak View Trail 6.8 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

7. Moraine View Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 58 min of walking

8. Sullivan Lake–Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) Viewpoint, 4 lakes 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) Viewpoint 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) Viewpoint–Eye of the Bog, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 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 — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Volo Bog State Natural Area Viewpoint via Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 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.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint