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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Cobblestone Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  2. Lake Petite & Cobblestone Road Loop 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Geneva Lake–Lake Geneva Club Historical Gazebo, 3 sights 3.1 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

  4. Hebron Trail 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  5. Como Lake & Duck Lake Nature Trail 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  6. Blue Trail–Orange Trail Loop, 4 sights 10.7 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

  7. Middle Loop & South-West Loop 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  8. Marengo Ridge Conservation Area Viewpoint 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  9. McCullom Lake & Petersen Park Beach via McHenry County Prairie Trail 16.4 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

  10. McHenry County Prairie Trail 16.6 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

  11. Camelback Kame–McCullom Lake, 3 beaches 17.1 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

  12. Horse trail 19.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:35 PM

    1. Be there6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Dark7:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead