Sunset hikes near Thornton, 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. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

2. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 5 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

3. The Lakes Apartment Community Lake & 152 Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. 152 Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 64 min of walking

5. Southern Platte Pass via Line Creek Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Riss Lake & Main Street Trail via Southern Platte Pass 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Southern Platte Pass 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Cement City Limestone Outcrop & Bethany Falls & Middle Creek Limestone Outcrop via Rock Island Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 148 min of walking

9. KCI Corridor Trail 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walking

10. Adkison Lake via Southern Platte Pass 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. HOP Loop 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

12. Hertha-Bethany Falls-Winterset Limestone Outcrop–Alex George Lake, 9 sights 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 223 min of walking