Sunset hikes near Zodiac, 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. Northeast 100th Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Bushwhacker Lake 21.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 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 · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Northwest 60th Lane 21.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Northwest 85th Road 21.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 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 — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Northwest 110th Lane & Northwest 70th Road 27.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Path of the Sky People–Sandstone Trail, 3 sights 31.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Path of the Sky People & White Connector 4 31.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Prairie State Park–Drovers Trail, 3 sights 31.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 89 min of walking

9. Coyote Trail & Gayfeather Trail 34.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 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 · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Northwest 50th Road 34.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:00 PM

    1. Be there7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead