AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Lake of the Forest, ks

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  2. Equestrian Trail–Gary L. Haller Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Clear Creek Trail 3.3 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

  4. KS Ave to Metro Ave Trail 3.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Quivira Lake 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 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.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 46 min of walking

  6. Shawnee Mission Lake & Shawnee Mission Park Beach Loop via Equestrian Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 60 min of walking

  7. Shawnee Mission Park Beach–Connector, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  8. Little Mill Creek Trail 6.4 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.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  9. Brighton Lake 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

  10. Sunset Pond at Turlte Bay 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

  11. Wyandotte County Lake via Bridle Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 24 min of walking

  12. Bing's Lake Loop 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

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