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. ComEd Greenway & Lily Cache Greenway 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 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 · 70 ft climb · 35 min of walking

2. Lake Strini 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 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 walking

3. DuPage River Greenway 1.2 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

4. Whalon Lake & DuPage River Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

5. DuPage River Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

6. 95th Street Cyclepath & DuPage River Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. DuPage River Trail & Loop Trail Loop 2.2 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 — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Lily Cache Greenway 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

9. 75th Street Bikeway 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

10. 75th Street Bikeway Sunset Point 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

11. White Oak Trail (2.7 mi) 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 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 · 8 min of walking

12. Southern Dupage Regional Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

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