Sunset hikes near Eastwood, 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. Cement City Limestone Outcrop & Bethany Falls & Middle Creek Limestone Outcrop via Rock Island Trail 3.1 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

2. Oakwood Lake Loop 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. HOP Loop 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

4. Hertha-Bethany Falls-Winterset Limestone Outcrop–Alex George Lake, 9 sights 4.9 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

5. Stonewall 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking

6. Alex George Lake & Badger via Stonewall 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking

7. Three Trails Corridor Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 45 min of walking

8. Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain & Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail 6.1 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

10. Bethany Falls & Middle Creek Limestone Outcrop & Wildwood Lake via Rock Island Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 153 min of walking

11. Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

12. Bethany Falls Limestone sidehills & Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking