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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Hebron Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

  2. Hebron Trail via McHenry County Prairie Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 112 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. McCullom Lake & Petersen Park Beach via McHenry County Prairie Trail 4.9 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. Camelback Kame–McCullom Lake, 3 beaches 4.9 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

  5. Lake Elizabeth 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Glacial Park Conservation Area Viewpoint 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 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.

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

  7. Blue Viewpoint–Palmer Creek, 3 sights 9.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Purple Trail 9.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. White Trail 9.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Freedom Lake via Red Trail 9.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Blue Trail–Orange Trail Loop, 4 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Geneva Lake–Lake Geneva Club Historical Gazebo, 3 sights 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 35 min of walking