Sunset hikes near Knobtown, 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. Bethany Falls Limestone sidehills & Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Rock Island Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

4. Longview Farm HOA Path 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Shin-Ga-Wa-Sa Nature Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Longview Lake & Little Blue River Lakes Loop 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Three Trails Corridor Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 45 min of walking

8. Oakwood Lake Loop 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

9. Blue Springs Lake & Lake Vista Trail 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Trailhead 9 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. 1014 Loop 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

12. Catclaw Lake–Jackrabbit Lake Loop, 8 lakes 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking

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