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. Sunset Pond at Turlte Bay 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

2. Equestrian Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Little Mill Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

4. Shawnee Mission Lake & Shawnee Mission Park Beach Loop via Equestrian Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 60 min of walking

5. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

6. Shawnee Mission Park Beach–Connector, 3 sights 2.1 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. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

7. Clear Creek Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 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

8. Brighton Lake 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. South Shore East Loop 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 112 min of walking

10. Quivira Lake 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 46 min of walking

11. Gary L. Haller Trail;Mill Creek Trail & Mahaffie Creek Trail 5.8 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

12. Meadow Lane Trail 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:00 PM

    1. Be there7:00 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