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. Horse trail 4.2 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

2. Sunset Park Path 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

3. South Lake via McHenry County Prairie Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 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 · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Lake In The Hills Fen Nature Preserve Viewpoint Loop 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

5. Mulberry 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

6. Oak View Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

7. Moraine View Trail Loop 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 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 — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

8. Prairie View Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

9. Kettle View Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Peter J Exner Marsh Convervation Area Viewpoint 7.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 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

11. McHenry County Prairie Trail 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

12. Glacial Park Conservation Area Viewpoint 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 76 min of walking

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