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 via Barker Dam 2.1 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.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 305 min of walking

2. Addicks Reservoir–Barker Reservoir, 4 sights 2 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

3. Anthills 0 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.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Quail Trail 0.1 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

5. Mockingbird Trail 3.1 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 walking

6. Brays Bayou Connector Trail 3.2 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

7. Blue Jay Trail 3.1 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 walking

8. Terry Hershey Extension 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

9. Arthur Storey Park Stormwater Detention Basin & Brays Bayou Greenway 3 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

10. Brays Bayou Greenway 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 154 min of walking

11. Library Loop Trail 2.4 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

12. Deerwood Road Access 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking