Sunset hikes near Lake Lotawana, 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 Remembrance–Merriam Ester Young Pond, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

2. Adams Dairy Parkway Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 91 min of walking

3. Lake Jacomo–Fleming Park Beach, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 129 min of walking

4. 1014 Loop via Park Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Trailhead 4.9 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

6. Blue Springs Lake & Lake Vista Trail 4.9 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

7. 1014 Loop 4.7 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

8. Merriam Ester Young Pond & Adams Dairy Parkway Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 95 min of walking

9. Catclaw Lake–Jackrabbit Lake Loop, 8 lakes 5.4 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

10. Lake Nell–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking

11. Jackrabbit Lake–Plover Lake, 4 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

12. Coot Lake–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 98 min of walking