Sunset hikes near Castle Point, 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. Maple Tree Trail 1 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

2. McKinley Bridge Bikeway via St. Louis Riverfront Trail 2.8 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

3. St. Louis Riverfront Viewpoint & St. Louis Riverfront Trail 2.8 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

4. Sunset Viewpoint & Sunset Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 155 min of walking

5. Saint Vincent Greenway 5.5 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

6. Spanish Lake & Sunfish Lake 4.1 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. Sunfish Lake 4.3 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

8. MCT Confluence Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

9. Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower & MCT Confluence Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

10. Downtown STL View & Eagle Point Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

11. Confluence Bike Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

12. Destrehan Viewpoint & Kunz Road via Destrehan Road 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead