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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Sunset Park Path 0 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:18 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
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Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Peter J Exner Marsh Convervation Area Viewpoint 1.9 mi away
Be there by 6:36 PM
- Be there6:36 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Horse trail 3.8 mi away
Be there by 6:36 PM
- Be there6:36 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Dark7:25 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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South Lake via McHenry County Prairie Trail 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
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Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:20 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
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Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Mulberry 6.3 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
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Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking
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Central Loop Trail & West Loop Trail 4.9 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking
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Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 23 min of walking
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Closed in 2016 & PRIVATE 6 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking
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McHenry County Prairie Trail 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:03 PM
- Leave trailhead6:03 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking
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Railroad Prairie Trail 4.8 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking
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Bobolink Loop Trail & Hickory Hollow Loop Trail 7.7 mi away
Be there by 6:37 PM
- Be there6:37 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Dark7:25 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead