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. Marengo Ridge Conservation Area Viewpoint 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Middle Loop & South-West Loop 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

3. Horse trail 9.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:36 PM

   1. Be there6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bobolink Loop Trail & Hickory Hollow Loop Trail 13.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sunset Park Path 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Horned Lark Loop (1.1 mi) & Wild Turkey Loop (2.09 mi) Loop 14.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

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

7. Cobblestone Road 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Lake Petite & Cobblestone Road Loop 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Central Loop Trail & West Loop Trail 16.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

10. Leekwanai Trail South–North Forest Trail, 3 sights 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    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

11. Peter J Exner Marsh Convervation Area Viewpoint 15.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:36 PM

    1. Be there6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Riverwood Prairie Trail 16 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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