Sunset hikes

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. Zombie Road Spring–Meramec River, 4 beaches 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

2. Meramec River–Al Foster Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

3. Mud Cave via Red Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 4 min of walking

4. Longview Pond & Laske Pond 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Wildwood Greenway 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

6. Al Foster Viewpoint–Sherman Beach Park, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

7. Rock Hollow 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. Sycamore–Sherman Beach Park, 6 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

9. Sherman Beach Park–Rock Hollow, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

10. Owl Creek Trail & White Oak Trail via Hawk Ridge Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Owl Creek Trail & White Oak Trail Loop 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 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 · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Governor Bates Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint