Sunset hikes near Smithville, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Smithville Lake & Litton Center Trail 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Main Street Trail 0.4 mi away
Be there by 7:00 PM
- Be there7:00 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lake Remote–Little Platte Swim Beach, 4 sights 1.5 mi away
Be there by 7:00 PM
- Be there7:00 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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KCI Corridor Trail 9.5 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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The Lakes Apartment Community Lake via 152 Trail 9.9 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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152 Trail 9.9 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
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Prairie Creek Greenway 13.2 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Courtney Road 13.3 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Pond 1 10.8 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Pond 3 10.5 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Pond Four & Pond One 11.4 mi away
Be there by 7:00 PM
- Be there7:00 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead