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. Timberline Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Farmdale Reservoir–Alt Creekside Loop, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 72 min of walking

3. Cinder Road 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Washington Recreational Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Alt Creekside–Schroll's Loop, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. BPP 2–BPP 3 Loop, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. North Bluff Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Woodland Loop 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Fondulac Reservoir 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

10. BPP 6 7.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:27 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Rock Island Greenway 8 mi away

    Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Farm Creek & River Trail of Illinois 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

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