Sunset hikes near Alrion, tx

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. Westbury Lake–Kevin Shanley Trail Loop, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

2. Sims Bayou Greenway 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Brays Bayou Greenway 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

4. Keegan's Bayou Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

5. Cullen Family Plaza Pond Fountain & Brays Bayou Greenway 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

6. Reflection Pool & Brays Bayou Greenway 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

7. Urban Forest & Brays Bayou Greenway 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 270 min of walking

8. Pedal Boat Lagoon–Reflection Pool, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

9. Arthur Storey Park Stormwater Detention Basin & Brays Bayou Greenway 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 135 min of walking

10. Boardwalk Overlook–Wetland Boardwalk, 8 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Willow Oak Pond–Blue Trail, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 96 min of walking

12. Willow Oak Pond–Arrowwood Pond, 9 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 74 min of walking