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. County Road 2500 East 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. El Paso Bike Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

3. Evergreen Lake–Lakeview, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. East 2850 North Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

5. Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

6. Birky Pond–Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch, 3 sights 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Constitution Trail Northtown Branch 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Blackstone Trail Lake & Route 66 Trail 14 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Kelly Detention Basin & Route 66 Trail 14 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Route 66 Trail 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

11. Constitution Trail Bloomer Line Branch 16 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Constitution Trail Collegiate Branch 14.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

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