Sunset hikes near Flinn, 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. Oakwood Lake Loop 0.7 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

2. HOP Loop 0.4 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

3. Hertha-Bethany Falls-Winterset Limestone Outcrop–Alex George Lake, 9 sights 0.5 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

4. Stonewall 0.7 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

5. Alex George Lake & Badger via Stonewall 0.7 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

6. Three Trails Corridor Trail 1 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

7. Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail 1.1 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

8. Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain & Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 133 min of walking

9. Blue River Greenway Trail 2.7 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. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Highwater & River Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

11. Indian Creek Trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Shin-Ga-Wa-Sa Nature Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint