Sunset hikes near East Kansas City, 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. 152 Trail & KCI Corridor Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 77 min of walking

2. The Lakes Apartment Community Lake & 152 Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 155 min of walking

3. 152 Trail & Southern Platte Pass 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 353 min of walking

4. Riss Lake–Main Street Trail, 3 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 170 min of walking

5. Southern Platte Pass via Line Creek Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 373 min of walking

6. Cement City Limestone Outcrop & Bethany Falls & Middle Creek Limestone Outcrop via Rock Island Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 148 min of walking

7. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 3 sights 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

8. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 5 sights 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

9. Adkison Lake via Southern Platte Pass 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. KCI Corridor Trail 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 49 min of walking

11. Hertha-Bethany Falls-Winterset Limestone Outcrop–Alex George Lake, 9 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 223 min of walking

12. Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain & Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking