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.

7 of 12 spots
  1. Courtney Road 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    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

  2. Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    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

  3. Rock Island Trail 14.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  4. Main Street Trail 15.4 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

  5. Pond 1 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    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

  6. 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

  7. Downs Drive 16.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  8. Patee Trail 17.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    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

  9. Bartlet Branch Trail 17.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Pond 3 18.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    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

  11. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    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

  12. Pond Four & Pond One 19.7 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