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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Illinois Prairie Path 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  2. Hillside Berkeley–Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond, 3 lakes 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  3. Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond via Illinois Prairie Path 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

  4. Green Lake via Salt Creek Trail 2.9 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

  5. Night Heron Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

  6. Salt Creek Bicycle Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 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.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  7. The Lagoon & Salt Creek Greenway Trail 0 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. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  8. Great Western Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  9. Salt Creek Retention Basin via Salt Creek Trail 6.6 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

  10. Midland Trail 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. North Avenue Commuter Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  12. 75th Street Bikeway Sunset Point 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

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