Sunset hikes near Benbush, 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. Bootlegger's Run Sunset Point–Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park Beach, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Governor Bates Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park Beach–Bootlegger's Run Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 53 min of walking

4. Creve Coeur Lake–Mallard Lake, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

5. Dripping Springs–Creve Coeur Lake, 6 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

6. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park Beach & McKelvey Woods Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

7. Priory Pond 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Mallard Lake & Beaver Bayou Trail via Creve Coeur Connector 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

9. Amrein Road via Katy Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 209 min of walking

10. Creve Coeur Connector 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Audubon Trace Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Longview Pond & Laske Pond 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

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