Sunset hikes near Craig, ks

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 Pond at Turlte Bay 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

2. Equestrian Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail & Mahaffie Creek Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 150 min of walking

4. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Little Mill Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

6. Shawnee Mission Lake & Shawnee Mission Park Beach Loop via Equestrian Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 60 min of walking

7. Shawnee Mission Park Beach–Connector, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

8. Brighton Lake 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Meadow Lane Trail 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. South Shore East Loop 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 112 min of walking

11. Eastbrooke Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

12. Indian Creek Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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