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. Katy Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 335 min of walking

2. Labadie Bottom Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

3. Hogsback Trail 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 car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 79 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Lewis & Clark Trail & Powerline 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 80 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Katy Viewpoint via Katy Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

6. Climbing Trail & Maston Hill Loop Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 143 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Hays Trail & Oxen Mill Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

8. Farmside Drive Sunset Point & Farmside Drive 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Brommelsieck Lake & Broemmelsiek Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 104 min of walking

10. Brommelsieck Lake & Broemmelsiek Trail Loop 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Broemmelsiek Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Greenfelder Lake via Lost Lake Drive 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 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.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint