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. Oakwood Lake Loop 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Indian Creek Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. HOP Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

4. Alex George Lake & Badger via Stonewall 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking

5. Stonewall 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking

6. Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Tomahawk Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

8. Blue River Greenway Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

9. Highwater & River Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

10. Overland Park Loop 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 25 min of walking

11. Villa Milano Pond 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Little Blue Bike Trail & Longview Lake Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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