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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 188 min of walking

  3. Brays Bayou Greenway 3.4 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. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  7. Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Dark7:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

  9. Library Loop Trail 6.5 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Sims Bayou Greenway 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    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

  11. Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking