Sunset hikes near Parker, 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. Oak Point Nature Preserve–William Prince Pecan Grove, 3 groves 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

2. Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 54 min of walking

3. Bethany Lakes (Southwest)–Bethany Lakes (Northwest), 4 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

4. Mustang Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Watter's Creek Lake–Spring Creek Underpass Spillway, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

6. Bluebonnet Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway via Bluebonnet Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

8. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway–Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (North East path), 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

9. Trinity Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Lavon Lake via Trinity Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (South East path) 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

12. Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (South East path) Viewpoint & Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking