Sunset hikes near Reinhardt, 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. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 226 min of walking

2. Turtle Creek–Flag Pole Hill Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:51 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:51 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lake Highlands Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 167 min of walking

5. Flagpole Hill Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. White Rock Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

7. Creekside Park–White Rock Greenbelt, 12 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 129 min of walking

8. White Rock Greenbelt–White Rock Lake, 10 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

9. University Crossing Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

10. Katy Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

11. Katy Viewpoint & Turtle Creek via Katy Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

12. Green Loop–Katy Trail, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 252 min of walking