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. Anthills & Robin Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

2. Brays Bayou Connector Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

3. Arthur Storey Park Stormwater Detention Basin via Brays Bayou Greenway 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Brays Bayou Greenway & Fiorenza Park South Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

5. Library Loop Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

6. Mike Driscoll Park Loop 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Brays' Appendix 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

8. Robin Loop & Robin Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

9. Keegan's Bayou Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 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 · 88 min of walking

10. Barker Reservoir & George Bush Hike and Bike Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

11. Addicks Reservoir–Barker Reservoir, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car10:09 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 302 min of walking

12. Quail Trail 4 mi away

    Be there by 7:03 PM

    1. Be there7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead