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 via White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

2. Watonga Bat Sighting Spot & White Oak Bayou Greenway 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

3. White Oak Bayou Greenway 0 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

4. North Woodway Pond & Commuter Trail 6.5 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

5. Hines Lake Loop via Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

6. White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail 3.5 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

7. Willow Oak Pond–North Woodway Pond, 5 sights 6.6 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 walking

8. Commuter Trail–Outer Loop Trail, 3 sights 6.6 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

9. M-K-T Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Nicholson Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. The Cistern–Buffalo Bayou South Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 119 min of walking

12. Arrowwood Pond–North Woodway Pond, 3 lakes 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking