Sunset hikes near Platte City, 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. Prairie Creek Greenway 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

2. Prairie Creek Greenway Running Horse Sunset Point 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 53 min of walking

3. Pond 1 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Pond 3 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking

5. Missouri River Viewpoint & Weston Bluffs Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

6. North Ridge Trail & Weston Bluffs Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

7. Bear Creek Viewpoint & Weston Bluffs Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

8. KCI Corridor Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walking

9. The Lakes Apartment Community Lake & 152 Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Hancock Hill & Salt Creek Valley Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Salt Creek Valley Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 84 min of walking

12. Missouri River Trail 7 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

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