Sunset hikes near Gardner, ks

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. Eddy Loop & Kill Creek Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Swim Beach–Kill Creek Trail, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 231 min of walking

3. Kill Creek Lake–Swim Beach, 3 beaches 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Cedar Niles Park Sunset Point & Prairie Center Pond 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Prairie Center Pond 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. American Equestrian Trails & Arabian Equestrian Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Blue Bird Loop 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

8. Cedar Lake 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

9. Appaloosa Equestrian Trail–Bull Creek Loop, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 123 min of walking

10. Appaloosa Equestrian Trail–Arabian Equestrian Trail, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lake Olathe–Cedar Lake, 3 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

12. Indian Creek Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 197 min of walking