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. Lake Jacomo via Prickly Pear Loop 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 127 min of walking

2. Bethany Falls Limestone sidehills & Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

3. Rock Island Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

4. Cement City Limestone Outcrop & Bethany Falls & Middle Creek Limestone Outcrop via Rock Island Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 148 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

6. Bethany Falls & Middle Creek Limestone Outcrop & Wildwood Lake via Rock Island Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 153 min of walking

7. 150 Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 265 min of walking

8. Longview Farm HOA Path 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Park Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 107 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

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

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Three Trails Corridor Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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