Sunset hikes near Kerrville, 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. Pond 1 3.3 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

2. Pond 3 2.6 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

3. KCI Corridor Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walking

4. Prairie Creek Greenway 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. Prairie Creek Greenway Running Horse Sunset Point 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 53 min of walking

6. Smithville Lake & Litton Center Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. The Lakes Apartment Community Lake via 152 Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 45 min of walking

8. 152 Trail 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

9. Main Street Trail 8.3 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

10. Lake Remote–Little Platte Swim Beach, 4 sights 9.2 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

11. Southern Platte Pass via Line Creek Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car10:44 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 373 min of walking

12. 152 Trail & Southern Platte Pass 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car10:33 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 353 min of walking