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. Meramec River–Unger County Park Beach, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

2. Mud Cave via Red Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 4 min of walking

3. Longview Pond & Laske Pond 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

4. Priory Pond 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Owl Creek Trail & White Oak Trail Loop 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 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 · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Owl Creek Trail & White Oak Trail via Hawk Ridge Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Zombie Road Spring–Meramec River, 4 beaches 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

8. Governor Bates Trail 9 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.

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

9. Gravel Trail via Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Dripping Springs–Creve Coeur Lake, 6 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Wildwood Greenway 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

12. Mallard Lake & Mallard Lake Loop Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

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