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. Robert McClory Bike Path 0.1 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 · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Dugdale Lake via Robert McClory Bike Path 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

3. Lyons Woods Forest Preserve Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Dune Trail Loop 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Illinois Beach State Park & Dune Trail 2.7 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 · 32 min of walking

6. North Shore Bike Path 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

7. Pond 1–Pond 2, 4 sights 6.3 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

8. Covington Bluff–Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve Beach, 5 beaches 6.3 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

9. 14th Street Bike Path 4.4 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.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Des Plaines River Trail 5.2 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

11. The Lake at Independence Grove–North Bay, 4 lakes 6 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

12. Gowe Memorial Pond & Washington Street Bike Path 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 133 min of walking