Sunset hikes near Thompsons, 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. Salty Dog 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

2. Old River Lake & Missing Link via Sugar Rush 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 278 min of walking

3. The Club at Riverstone Lake 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Brazos Bend–Roller Coaster (Lowers), 5 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Brazos Bend–Roller Coaster (Lowers), 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. County Road 824 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Edible Arbor Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Rabbit Run 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Gardens of Avalon Lake 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Later Gator 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

11. Lake Clayton–Brazos Bend, 5 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 176 min of walking

12. American Canal & Gulf Coast Water Trail (GCWA) 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint