Sunset hikes near Gower, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Courtney Road 2.2 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Smithville Lake–Backbone Trail, 4 sights 13.1 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Rock Island Trail 14.9 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Main Street Trail 15.4 mi away
Be there by 7:00 PM
- Be there7:00 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Pond 1 17.1 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Remote–Little Platte Swim Beach, 4 sights 14.2 mi away
Be there by 7:00 PM
- Be there7:00 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Downs Drive 16.4 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking
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Patee Trail 17.7 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 53 min of walking
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Bartlet Branch Trail 17.8 mi away
Be there by 7:01 PM
- Be there7:01 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Pond 3 18.2 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking
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Corby Pond–Corby South, 3 sights 19.9 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking
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Pond Four & Pond One 19.7 mi away
Be there by 7:00 PM
- Be there7:00 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead