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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Great Western Trail 0.1 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking
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Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking
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Lies Road Bicycle Path 2 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
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Heritage Lake 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Gary Avenue Bicycle Path 1.2 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:23 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking
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Mallard Lake–Buck Tail Trail, 3 sights 4 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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North Central DuPage Regional Trail 4.2 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
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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White Pine Pond–Sand Pond, 3 lakes 6.5 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:20 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking
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Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:18 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking