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. The Lakes Apartment Community Lake via 152 Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 45 min of walking

2. 152 Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

3. Southern Platte Pass via Line Creek Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 373 min of walking

4. 152 Trail & Southern Platte Pass 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 353 min of walking

5. Riss Lake–Main Street Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 170 min of walking

6. KCI Corridor Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walking

7. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 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.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

8. English Landing Park & Missouri Riverfront Trail–English Landing Park Trail, 5 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 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.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

9. Adkison Lake via Southern Platte Pass 6.5 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. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Smithville Lake & Litton Center Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Main Street Trail 8.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 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

12. Lake Remote–Little Platte Swim Beach, 4 sights 10 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