Sunset hikes near Thomas Heights, 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. 152 Trail & KCI Corridor Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. The Lakes Apartment Community Lake & 152 Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 155 min of walking

3. 152 Trail & Southern Platte Pass 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 353 min of walking

4. Southern Platte Pass via Line Creek Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 373 min of walking

5. Riss Lake–Main Street Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 170 min of walking

6. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

7. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

8. KCI Corridor Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 49 min of walking

9. Adkison Lake via Southern Platte Pass 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Elm Lake via Southern Platte Pass 8.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:57 PM

    1. Be there6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Smithville Lake & Litton Center Trail 11 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Main Street Trail 10.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:57 PM

    1. Be there6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead