Sunset hikes near Evanston, 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 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 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 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 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 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 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 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 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 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

7. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 5 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

8. Adkison Lake via Southern Platte Pass 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. KCI Corridor Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

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

10. Smithville Lake & Litton Center Trail 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Main Street Trail 13.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:00 PM

    1. Be there7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain & Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking