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. McHenry County Prairie Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

2. Wetland Scenic View & Fox River Trail (2.0 mi) Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

3. Oak View Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

4. Moraine View Trail Loop 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Prairie View Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

6. Kettle View Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Sullivan Lake–Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) Viewpoint, 4 lakes 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

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

8. Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

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

9. Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) Viewpoint 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

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

10. Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) Viewpoint–Eye of the Bog, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Volo Bog State Natural Area Viewpoint via Tamarack View Trail (2.8 mi) 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Eye of the Bog–Prairie Ridge Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

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