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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. Brookshire Pond 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  2. Lake Saint Louis 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. 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. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. WingHaven Trail 8.9 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

  7. Broemmelsiek Trail 8.1 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

  8. Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. 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

  10. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 52 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 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 — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint