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.

1. Great Western Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Eastwood Trail–North Grasslands Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 40 min of walking

3. North Loop Trail & North Prairie Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

4. Nelson Lake–Coyote Trail Loop, 3 sights 9.3 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. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Coyote Trail–Nelson Lake Trail, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

6. Bobolink Trail–Coyote Trail, 3 sights 9.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Peck Lake & Peck Farm Park Viewpoint 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Randall Road Trail 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Chicago Great Western Railway & North Ring Route 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Thornwood Retention Path 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. Horned Lark Loop (1.1 mi) & Wild Turkey Loop (2.09 mi) Loop 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Bobolink Loop Trail & Hickory Hollow Loop Trail 11.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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