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. Boathouse Lake & Horseshoe Lake via Carondelet Connector 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 54 min of walking

2. Dennis Schick South Trail Loop via Dennis Schick North Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

3. River des Peres–Christy Greenway, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

4. Levee Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

5. Caroline Loughlin Fountain–Lily Ponds, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Grant's Farm Parking Lot & Grant's Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

7. Grant's Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 7 min of walking

8. Cliff Cave County Park Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 63 min of walking

9. Cliff Cave County Park Viewpoint via Cliff Cave County Park Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 59 min of walking

10. Columbia Sportsman's Club Lake & Hill Lake via 2770 North 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Hill Lake 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Cliff Cave County Park Viewpoint via Cliff Cave County Park Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 9 min before dark.

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