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. Overland Park 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 77 min of walking

2. Villa Milano Pond 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

3. Indian Creek Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Tomahawk Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 52 min of walking

5. Blue River Greenway Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Highwater & River Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Oakwood Lake Loop 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Eastbrooke Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

9. Coffee Creek Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 134 min of walking

10. Heritage Lake & Coffee Creek Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 132 min of walking

11. The Great Sycamore via Indian Creek Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

12. HOP Loop 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking