Sunset hikes
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.
This week’s evenings
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Westbury Lake–Kevin Shanley Trail Loop, 3 sights 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking
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Leave by 5:28 PM
- Leave trailhead5:28 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car9:10 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 188 min of walking
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Brays Bayou Greenway 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Keegan's Bayou Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:20 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking
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Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking
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Fondren Diversion Channel Trail 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:08 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking
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North Woodway Pond & Commuter Trail 6.6 mi away
Be there by 7:01 PM
- Be there7:01 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Brays Bayou Connector Trail 6.5 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking
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Library Loop Trail 6.5 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:40 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Sims Bayou Greenway 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Hines Lake–Arrowwood Pond, 4 lakes 6.4 mi away
Leave by 6:39 PM
- Leave trailhead6:39 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking
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Boardwalk Overlook–Wetland Boardwalk, 4 sights 6.5 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking