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 & Bike Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Gary and Bonnie Trietsch Park Trail & Gary and Bonnie Trietsch South Trail 0.5 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. Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail 0.7 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

4. Rick Rice Viewpoint–Rick Rice Pond, 4 sights 1.2 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 07 Trail 1.2 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 0 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. South Greenhouse Road Sidepath 0 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

8. Mayde Creek Hike and Bike Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

9. Addicks Reservoir–Barker Reservoir, 4 sights 3.6 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

10. Anthills & Robin Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 158 min of walking

11. Quail Trail 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Mockingbird Trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking