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. Longmeadow Trail 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Fox River Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Closed in 2016 & PRIVATE 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

4. Mulberry & serviceberry 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

5. Burr Oak–Lake Braewood, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walking

6. Gooseberry–The Woods, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

7. Helm Woods Forest Preserve Sunset Point & Private Utility Drive 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Meyer Drive 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Central Loop Trail (0.5mi) Sunset Point & Helm Woods Forest Preserve Sunset Point Loop 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Private Utility Drive 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 37 min of walking

11. Cary Lake & Brown Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. McHenry County Prairie Trail 3.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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