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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Eastbrooke Trail 2.8 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

  2. Indian Creek Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 262 min of walking

  3. Overland Park 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  4. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 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 walking

  5. 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. Coffee Creek Trail 4.8 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Mahaffie Creek Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 157 min of walking

  10. 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

  11. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  12. Villa Milano Pond 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking