Sunset hikes near Friendswood, in

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Southwest Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Klondike Pond 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car10:31 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 298 min of walking

  10. Vandalia Trail 3.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Clark Creek Trail 3.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. B&O Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking