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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Rock River Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

  3. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  4. Lowell Parkway 17 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. IC (abnd) 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:40 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

  6. Quarry Trail Loop 17.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 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 walking

  7. Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

  8. Hazelnut Tangle Loop 17.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 49 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 38 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Stone Barn Savanna 24.1 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

  12. 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

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