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. Moraine View Trail Loop 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. Oak View Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 78 min of walking

3. Prairie View Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

4. Kettle View Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 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 walking

5. South Lake & McHenry County Prairie Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 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 · 24 min of walking

6. Cary Lake & Brown Trail 6 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

7. Meyer Drive 6.5 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

8. Lake In The Hills Fen Nature Preserve Viewpoint Loop 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Mulberry 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Timbertown Path 5.2 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

11. Pond Loop 0.44mi() 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Mulberry 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 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.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

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