Sunset hikes near Bandera, wa

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. 5030-450–5030-612, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. 5030-610–5030-612, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 63 min of walking

3. Talapus Lake–Blazer Lake, 9 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 151 min of walking

4. Mount Defiance–Blazer Lake, 7 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 300 min of walking

5. Rainbow Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 306 min of walking

6. Little Bandera Mountain–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 11 viewpoints 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2780 ft climb · 259 min of walking

7. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 8 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 148 min of walking

8. Winter Block access Viewpoint–Dirty Harry's Peak Viewpoint, 10 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2660 ft climb · 252 min of walking

9. Pratt Mountain–Blazer Lake, 8 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 149 min of walking

10. Pratt Lake–Lower Tuscohatchie Lake, 9 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 155 min of walking

11. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 7 lakes 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 144 min of walking

12. Little Mason Lake–Mason Lake, 6 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2690 ft climb · 176 min of walking