Sunset hikes near Lenexa, 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.

1. Indian Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 280 min of walking

2. Sunset Pond at Turlte Bay 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

3. Little Mill Creek Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. The Great Sycamore via Indian Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

5. Brighton Lake 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Eastbrooke Trail 4.3 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 · 39 min of walking

7. Coffee Creek Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 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

8. Heritage Lake & Coffee Creek Trail via Heritage Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 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

9. Quivira Lake 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

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

10. Equestrian Trail 3.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 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. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail & Mahaffie Creek Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 150 min of walking

12. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead