Sunset hikes near Avon, mo

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. Pool 1 via Entrance Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

2. Jackrabbit Lake–Pool 2, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

3. Coot Lake–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 98 min of walking

4. Lake Nell–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking

5. Pleasant Hill City Lake–Blood, Sweat, and Ticks, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

6. Shawnee Trace Nature Viewpoint & Prairie Hollow Lake via Shawnee Trace Nature Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

7. Prairie Hollow Lake–Coot Lake, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 42 min of walking

8. Plover Lake & Prairie Hollow Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

9. Gopher Lake–Cottontail Lake, 5 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 144 min of walking

10. Bluestem Lake & Prairie Hollow Lake 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

11. Coot Lake & Honker Pond 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 79 min of walking

12. Rock Island Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking