Sunset hikes near Venice, il

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. Downtown STL View & Eagle Point Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

2. Confluence Bike Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

3. Mississippi River Overlook & Gateway Arch panorama 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. St. Louis Riverfront Viewpoint–McKinley Bridge Bikeway, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 115 min of walking

5. McKinley Bridge Bikeway via St. Louis Riverfront Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 296 min of walking

6. Monks Mound via Park Drive 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Horseshoe Lake 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. MCT Confluence Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

9. Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower & MCT Confluence Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

10. Maple Tree Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Saint Vincent Greenway 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

12. Metro Bike Link Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 130 min of walking