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 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Mononame 207 Reservoir–August A Busch Lake Number 9, 4 sights 3.2 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.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

3. Katy Viewpoint & Lewis & Clark Trail via Katy Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 358 min of walking

4. Hamburg Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

5. August A Busch Lake Number 10–August A Busch Lake Number 9, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 88 min of walking

6. Labadie Bottom Road Loop 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

7. Climbing Trail & Maston Hill Loop Trail 5.3 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

8. Brommelsieck Lake & Broemmelsiek Trail 5.6 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

9. Brommelsieck Lake & Broemmelsiek Trail Loop 5.6 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

10. Missouri Research Park Trail & Mulch Trail via Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 359 min of walking

11. WingHaven Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

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

12. Broemmelsiek Trail 5.7 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