AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve Sunset Point–Blue Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  2. Orange Trail & Red Trail 3 mi away

    Be there by 6:40 PM

    1. Be there6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Pecatonica Prairie Path 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  4. Green Trail–Orange Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  5. Observation Deck–Orange Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve Sunset Point–Loop Trail, 3 sights 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. The Dells–Green Trail, 4 sights 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  8. Bridge Loop 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  9. Bluff Loop & Orange Trail 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  10. Byron Drag Strip & Loop Trail Loop 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Four Hills Trail 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  12. Youth Center & Four Hills Trail Loop 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 60 min of walking

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