Sunset hikes near Gulf Freeway Oaks, 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. Sims Bayou Greenway 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

2. Brays Bayou Greenway 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

3. Cullen Family Plaza Pond Fountain & Brays Bayou Greenway 6.6 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

4. Columbia Tap Rail Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 176 min of walking

5. Hunting Bayou Greenway 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

6. Phillips Co Private Road 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Lost Lake–The Cistern Loop, 3 lakes 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

8. Buffalo Bayou North Trail 9.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. White Oak Bayou Greenway 10 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. M-K-T Trail 10 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Beauchamp Spring via White Oak Bayou Greenway 10 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Eleanor Tinsley Park Viewpoint–The Cistern, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking