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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. McHenry County Prairie Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

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

    Leave by 4:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  4. Glacial Park Conservation Area Viewpoint 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 76 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking

  6. Lake Elizabeth 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:36 PM

    1. Be there6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Hebron Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

  8. Wetland Scenic View & Fox River Trail (2.0 mi) Loop 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  9. Ridgefield Trace 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking

  10. Long Lake & Chain O'Lakes Bike Path 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 216 min of walking

  11. Oak View Trail 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  12. Moraine View Trail Loop 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking