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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  4. Katy Trail 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Sunset Trail 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 179 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 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 · 53 min of walking

  9. Missouri Greenway 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  10. Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  12. Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead