Sunset hikes near Defiance, 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. Labadie Bottom Road Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

2. Katy Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Climbing Trail & Maston Hill Loop Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 143 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Katy Viewpoint & Lewis & Clark Trail via Katy Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 358 min of walking

5. Hays Trail & Oxen Mill Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

6. Hogsback Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 79 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lewis & Clark Trail & Powerline 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 80 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Brommelsieck Lake & Broemmelsiek Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 104 min of walking

9. Brommelsieck Lake & Broemmelsiek Trail Loop 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Mononame 207 Reservoir–August A Busch Lake Number 9, 4 sights 6.1 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.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

11. Broemmelsiek Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Mainly used for bike race 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint