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. Barker Reservoir & George Bush Hike and Bike Trail 3.2 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

2. Arthur Storey Park Stormwater Detention Basin & Brays Bayou Greenway 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 305 min of walking

3. 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

4. Fiorenza Park South Loop Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

5. D132-01 Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 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 · 58 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. D132-00 Trail & D132-01 Trail 2.8 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Mount Fiorenza Shortcut 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail 2.4 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

9. Gary and Bonnie Trietsch Park Trail & Gary and Bonnie Trietsch South Trail 2.4 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

10. Rick Rice Viewpoint–Rick Rice Pond, 4 sights 2.5 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

11. Mason Creek 07 Trail 2.5 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

12. Rick Rice Pond–Gary and Bonnie Trietsch South Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking