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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Aqueduct Road 0 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Sheldon Lake 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 car7:41 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

  3. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  5. Newport Trails 6.7 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.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Simms Lake 5.6 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 240 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  10. Brays Bayou Greenway 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 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 · 91 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking