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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Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur 2 mi away
Be there by 6:34 PM
- Be there6:34 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Northwestern Medicine XC Course 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
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Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking
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Fox River Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking
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East Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking
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Bluestem Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking
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Norris Woods Nature Preserve & Fox River Trail 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking
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Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
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Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Cave of the Spirit via Fox River Trail 6.2 mi away
Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 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
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Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking
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Big Turtle Viewpoint via Fox River Trail 6.2 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:54 PM
- Head back7:09 PM
- At your car7:23 PM
- Dark7:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking
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White Pine Pond–Sand Pond, 3 lakes 6.2 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