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.

7 of 12 spots
  1. Katy Trail 0 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Klinghammer Road 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 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 · 58 min of walking

  8. Sunset Trail 3.6 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

  9. Missouri Greenway 5.3 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. Big Oak Loop 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Babbs Hollow 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  12. 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 · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint