Sunset hikes near Black Jack, 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. Sunset Viewpoint & Sunset Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

2. Saint Vincent Greenway 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Spatterdock Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 186 min of walking

4. Ellis Lake & West Alton Bike Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

5. Spanish Lake & Sunfish Lake 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

6. Sunfish Lake 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. Maple Tree Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Confluence Viewpoint–Confluence, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

9. Sunset Trail 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Bellefontaine Spring 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

11. McKinley Bridge Bikeway via St. Louis Riverfront Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 296 min of walking

12. St. Louis Riverfront Viewpoint & St. Louis Riverfront Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 126 min of walking