Sunset hikes near Ellisville, 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. Wildwood Greenway 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

2. Al Foster Viewpoint–Sherman Beach Park, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Rock Hollow 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Zombie Road Spring & Rock Hollow Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Sycamore–Sherman Beach Park, 6 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Sherman Beach Park–Rock Hollow, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Meramec River–Al Foster Viewpoint, 4 beaches 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Gravel Trail via Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

9. Governor Bates Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

10. Overlook–Millers Cave Loop, 8 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Amrein Road via Katy Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 209 min of walking

12. Owl Creek Trail & White Oak Trail via Hawk Ridge Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint