Sunset hikes near Florissant, 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. Sunset Viewpoint & Sunset Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

2. Sunset Trail 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. La Charbonier Bluff & Missouri Greenway 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area Sunset Point & Missouri Greenway 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Katy Trail 4.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Saint Vincent Greenway 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Maple Tree Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Klinghammer Road 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

9. Creve Coeur Lake–Mallard Lake, 6 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 179 min of walking

10. Dripping Springs–Creve Coeur Lake, 4 beaches 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 59 min of walking

11. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park Beach & McKelvey Woods Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

12. Spatterdock Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 lakes 9 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 186 min of walking