Sunset hikes near Platte Gardens, 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. KCI Corridor Trail 0.5 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

2. 152 Trail & KCI Corridor Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 77 min of walking

3. The Lakes Apartment Community Lake via 152 Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 45 min of walking

4. Prairie Creek Greenway 6.4 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

5. Prairie Creek Greenway Running Horse Sunset Point 5.1 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

6. Adkison Lake via Southern Platte Pass 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. Pond 3 6.3 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

8. Southern Platte Pass 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Riss Lake & Main Street Trail via Southern Platte Pass 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

10. Elm Lake via Southern Platte Pass 6.4 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

11. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 3 sights 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

12. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 5 sights 8.1 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. Dark7:47 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

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