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. Brays Bayou Greenway 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

2. Cullen Family Plaza Pond Fountain & Brays Bayou Greenway 0 mi away

   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

3. Reflection Pool & Brays Bayou Greenway 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

4. Columbia Tap Rail Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 176 min of walking

5. Urban Forest & Brays Bayou Greenway 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Pedal Boat Lagoon–Reflection Pool, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

7. North Woodway Pond & Commuter Trail 4.6 mi away

   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. Westbury Lake–Kevin Shanley Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   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

9. Hines Lake–Commuter Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   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

10. Boardwalk Overlook–Wetland Boardwalk, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

    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

11. Hines Lake–Arrowwood Pond, 4 lakes 4.8 mi away

    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. Sims Bayou Greenway 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking