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. Indian Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Sunset Pond at Turlte Bay 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

3. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail & Mahaffie Creek Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. The Great Sycamore via Indian Creek Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. Meadow Lane Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Shawnee Mission Lake–Argentine Limestone Outcrop, 4 beaches 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Rolling Ridge Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Indian Creek Trail South 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

10. Eastbrooke Trail 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

11. Prairie Center Pond 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Coffee Creek Trail 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead