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. Boathouse Lake & Horseshoe Lake via Carondelet Connector 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 54 min of walking

2. Dennis Schick South Trail Loop via Dennis Schick North Trail 2.5 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

3. River des Peres–Christy Greenway, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

4. Levee Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Cliff Cave County Park Viewpoint via Cliff Cave County Park Trail 5.7 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

6. Cliff Cave County Park Viewpoint & Cliff Cave County Park Trail 5.8 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 Trail 5.9 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

8. Columbia Sportsman's Club Lake & Hill Lake via 2770 North 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

9. Hill Lake 3.8 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

10. GM&O Heritage Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

11. Caroline Loughlin Fountain–Lily Ponds, 3 lakes 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

12. Grant's Farm Parking Lot & Grant's Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

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