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. Maple Tree Trail 1.8 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 · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Downtown STL View & Eagle Point Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

3. McKinley Bridge Bikeway via St. Louis Riverfront Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 296 min of walking

4. St. Louis Riverfront Viewpoint & St. Louis Riverfront Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 126 min of walking

5. Saint Vincent Greenway 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 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 · 55 min of walking

6. Spanish Lake & Sunfish Lake 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. Sunfish Lake 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. MCT Confluence Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

9. Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower & MCT Confluence Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

10. Levee Road 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Confluence Bike Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

12. Destrehan Viewpoint & Kunz Road via Destrehan Road 6 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead