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. Fountain Water District & Salt Lick Point via Salt Lick Point Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Moredock Lake 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Corps of Engineers Levee Road 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

4. Limestone Hill Trail & Spring Branch Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 27 min of walking

5. Cliff Cave County Park Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walking

6. Cliff Cave County Park Viewpoint & Cliff Cave County Park Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 74 min of walking

7. Cliff Cave County Park Viewpoint via Cliff Cave County Park Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 59 min of walking

8. Meramec River–Bradley Beach Road, 3 sights 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Bradley Beach Road & Frisco Avenue 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Columbia Sportsman's Club Lake & Hill Lake via 2770 North 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Hill Lake 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Dennis Schick South Trail Loop via Dennis Schick North Trail 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

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