Sunset hikes near Monarch, 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. Wildwood Greenway 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Katy Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

3. Mononame 207 Reservoir–August A Busch Lake Number 9, 4 sights 3.1 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

4. Al Foster Viewpoint–Sherman Beach Park, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Rock Hollow 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Zombie Road Spring & Rock Hollow Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Sycamore–Sherman Beach Park, 6 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Sherman Beach Park–Rock Hollow, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Meramec River–Al Foster Viewpoint, 4 beaches 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Overlook–Millers Cave Loop, 8 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. August A Busch Lake Number 10–August A Busch Lake Number 9, 4 sights 4.8 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

12. Hamburg Trail 5.1 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

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