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 & Freedom Park Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Mason Creek 07 Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Rick Rice Viewpoint–Rick Rice Pond, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Gary and Bonnie Trietsch Park Trail & Gary and Bonnie Trietsch South Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Rick Rice Pond–Gary and Bonnie Trietsch South Trail, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking

7. Tourney Lane 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

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

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

8. WFDD O Oscar Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Greenway Village Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. South Greenhouse Road Sidepath 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Purple Trail via Willow Fork Park Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Addicks Reservoir–Barker Reservoir, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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