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. Hollister Road Retention Basin–Hollister Road Retention Basin Loop, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 155 min of walking

2. Spring Branch Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

3. Watonga Bat Sighting Spot & White Oak Bayou Greenway 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 152 min of walking

4. White Oak Bayou Greenway 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. North Woodway Pond & Commuter Trail 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Hines Lake–Arrowwood Pond, 4 lakes 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

7. Hines Lake–Commuter Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

8. Boardwalk Overlook–Wetland Boardwalk, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

9. White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

10. Willow Oak Pond–North Woodway Pond, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Commuter Trail–Outer Loop Trail, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

12. Arrowwood Pond–North Woodway Pond, 4 lakes 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking