Sunset hikes near Mechanicsville, 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. Brommelsieck Lake & Broemmelsiek Trail Loop 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Broemmelsiek Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walking

3. Mainly used for bike race 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Lake Saint Louis 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Mononame 207 Reservoir–August A Busch Lake Number 9, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

6. WingHaven Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

7. Greenfelder Lake via Lost Lake Drive 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Hays Trail & Oxen Mill Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

9. Hamburg Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. August A Busch Lake Number 10–August A Busch Lake Number 9, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 88 min of walking

11. BaratHaven Lake & Alrair Walking Trail Pond via Dardenne Greenway 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Labadie Bottom Road Loop 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

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