AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Great Western Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  2. Timber Lake via Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  3. Lambert Lake Nature Preserve & Lambert Lake 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Gary-Kehoe Reservoir via Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  5. Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  6. Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  7. St. James Farm Bike Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  8. Wood Duck Pond via Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  9. Front Pond–Wood Duck Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  10. Rice Lake & Danada-Herrick Lake Regional Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 53 min of walking

  11. Mallard Lake–Buck Tail Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. North Central DuPage Regional Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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