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. Oakwood Lake Loop 0.6 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

2. HOP Loop 0.1 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

3. Hertha-Bethany Falls-Winterset Limestone Outcrop–Alex George Lake, 9 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 223 min of walking

4. Stonewall 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking

5. Alex George Lake & Badger via Stonewall 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking

6. Three Trails Corridor Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 45 min of walking

7. Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain & Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Blue River Greenway Trail 2.2 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

10. Highwater & River Trail 2.2 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

11. 150 Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 99 min of walking

12. Overland Park & Villa Milano Pond via Tomahawk Creek Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 176 min of walking