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. Main Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

2. 75th Street Bikeway 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

3. 75th Street Bikeway Sunset Point 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

4. Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook & Main Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

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

5. Bruce Lake & Plainfield Road Walking Path 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

6. Greene Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. Lake Harriet & Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

8. Centennial Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

9. Valley Trail (1.0 mi) & White Oak Trail (2.7 mi) 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

10. Hawk Trail (2.6 mi) & Oak Spur Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail & Veterans Memorial Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Hawthorne Hill Woods Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

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