Sunset hikes near South Lee, 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. Rock Island Trail 0.1 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

2. 150 Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 265 min of walking

3. Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 1.3 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. Lake Nell–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 2.8 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

5. Pool 1 via Entrance Road 2.8 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

6. Jackrabbit Lake–Plover Lake, 4 lakes 2.8 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

7. Coot Lake–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 98 min of walking

8. Catclaw Lake–Jackrabbit Lake Loop, 8 lakes 2.8 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

9. Prairie Hollow Lake–Coot Lake, 3 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 42 min of walking

10. Plover Lake & Prairie Hollow Lake 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

11. Shawnee Trace Nature Viewpoint & Prairie Hollow Lake via Shawnee Trace Nature Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

12. Gopher Lake–Cottontail Lake, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 144 min of walking