Sunset hikes near Raymore, 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. Creekmoor Lake Loop 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 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

2. Rock Island Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

3. Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

4. Longview Farm HOA Path 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Shin-Ga-Wa-Sa Nature Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

6. Longview Lake–Little Blue River Lakes, 4 lakes 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Little Blue Bike Trail & Longview Lake Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

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

8. Raintree Lake 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

9. Pool 1 via Entrance Road 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

10. Lake Nell–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking

11. Jackrabbit Lake–Plover Lake, 4 lakes 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

12. Catclaw Lake–Jackrabbit Lake Loop, 8 lakes 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking

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