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. MCT Nickel Plate Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 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

2. MCT Quercus Grove Trail 5.8 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

3. MCT Silver Creek Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Troy Park Pond 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 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.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. 1 pond–16 17 18 Pond, 4 lakes 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

6. Loyett Road 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Route 66 Sunset Point & Route 66 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

8. MCT Confluence Trail Spur–MCT Confluence Trail, 3 sights 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower–MCT Confluence Trail Spur, 3 sights 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Three Springs Park Trail 20.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. O'Fallon SPorts Park Path Loop 18.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

12. Metro Bike Link Trail 20.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 226 min of walking