Sunset hikes near Decatur, 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. Lyerla Lake via Timber Road 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

2. Mississippi River Levee Road & Muddy Levee Road 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Muntz Road 19.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Miller Road 19.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

5. Levee Road 26.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. County Road 203 25.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Cove Hollow 27 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Little Grand Canyon Sunset Point & Little Grand Canyon 27.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Mill Road 31.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Hummingbird Lane 30.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Makanda Pond–Horse Campground Pond Loop, 7 lakes 29.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking

12. Turkey Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 5 lakes 30.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 71 min of walking

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