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.
This week’s evenings
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Southern Dupage Regional Trail 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:17 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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Springbrook Prarie Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:06 PM
- Leave trailhead6:06 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Sunflower Trail 0.1 mi away
Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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West Branch DuPage River Trail 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Henslow's Trail & Sunflower Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:13 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
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Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Mud Lake via West Branch DuPage River Trail 2.3 mi away
Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:10 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
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Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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DuPage River Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:09 PM
- Leave trailhead6:09 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking
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DuPage River Trail & Loop Trail Loop 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:08 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 5:53 PM
- Leave trailhead5:53 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking
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ComEd Greenway & Lily Cache Greenway 5.3 mi away
Leave by 6:14 PM
- Leave trailhead6:14 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 35 min of walking
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Greene Trail 4.4 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking