Sunset hikes near Black Walnut, 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. Katy Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sunset Viewpoint & Sunset Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

3. Klinghammer Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

4. Sunset Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area Sunset Point & Missouri Greenway 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. La Charbonier Bluff & Missouri Greenway 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Big Oak Loop 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Babbs Hollow 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 29 min of walking

9. Sherman Hollow 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Rice Hollow 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 18 min of walking

11. Long Lake & Borgschulte Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Pecan Tree–Persimmon Trail, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 154 min of walking