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.

1. Sims Bayou Greenway 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

2. Brays Bayou Greenway 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

3. Beauchamp Spring & Buffalo Bayou North Trail via White Oak Bayou Greenway 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 91 min of walking

4. Buffalo Bayou North Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

5. M-K-T Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

6. White Oak Bayou Greenway 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 89 min of walking

7. Cullen Family Plaza Pond Fountain & Brays Bayou Greenway 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

8. Columbia Tap Rail Trail 4.4 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 · 176 min of walking

9. Eleanor Tinsley Park Viewpoint–The Cistern, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 102 min of walking

10. The Cistern via Buffalo Bayou North Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 105 min of walking

11. Urban Forest & Brays Bayou Greenway 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 270 min of walking

12. Hunting Bayou Greenway 8.3 mi away

    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.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking