Sunset hikes near Unity Village, 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. Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lake Jacomo via Prickly Pear Loop 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 127 min of walking

3. Bethany Falls Limestone sidehills & Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Rock Island Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Cement City Limestone Outcrop & Bethany Falls & Middle Creek Limestone Outcrop via Rock Island Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Bethany Falls & Middle Creek Limestone Outcrop & Wildwood Lake via Rock Island Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 153 min of walking

7. 150 Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. 1014 Loop via Park Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Longview Farm HOA Path 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. 1014 Loop 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

11. Catclaw Lake–Jackrabbit Lake Loop, 8 lakes 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

12. Lake Nell–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking