AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Hollister Road Retention Basin & Hollister Road Retention Basin Loop via White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

  2. White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

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

  3. Spring Branch Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 152 min of walking

  5. White Oak Bayou Greenway 1.8 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 · 11 min of walking

  6. Winchester Country Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  7. HC MUD 9 White Oak Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  8. Mile Loop 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  9. Barker Reservoir via Barker Dam 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 305 min of walking

  10. Addicks Reservoir–Barker Reservoir, 4 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car10:09 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  11. Anthills 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Quail Trail 8.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:03 PM

    1. Be there7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead