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. Cedar Niles Park Sunset Point & Prairie Center Pond 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Prairie Center Pond 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Cedar Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

4. Rolling Ridge Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Lake Olathe–Cedar Lake, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

6. Eddy Loop & Kill Creek Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Swim Beach–Kill Creek Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 231 min of walking

8. Kill Creek Lake–Swim Beach, 3 beaches 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Indian Creek Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 144 min of walking

10. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail & Mahaffie Creek Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 150 min of walking

11. Indian Creek Trail South 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

12. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead