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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. McHenry County Prairie Trail 2.7 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. Glacial Park Conservation Area Viewpoint 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Hebron Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

  4. Lake Elizabeth 6.3 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

  5. Prairie View Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  6. Moraine View Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  7. Wetland Scenic View & Fox River Trail (2.0 mi) Loop 10.1 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

  8. Blue Viewpoint–Palmer Creek, 3 sights 10.9 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

  9. Purple Trail 10.9 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

  10. White Trail 10.9 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

  11. Freedom Lake via Red Trail 10.9 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. Oak View Trail 11 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

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