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. Monks Mound via Park Drive 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Horseshoe Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Mississippi River Overlook & Gateway Arch panorama 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. O'Fallon SPorts Park Path Loop 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. MCT Confluence Trail 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

6. Levee Road 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

7. Confluence Bike Trail 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

8. MCT Silver Creek Trail 12.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Troy Park Pond 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Mississippi & Missouri River Confluence Point & Ted & Pat Jones Trail 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Three Springs Park Trail 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Richland Creek Bike Trail 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

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