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. Josey Lake–House-Hahl Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 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.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

2. Cypress Lake & House-Hahl Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

3. Josey Lake & House-Hahl Trail via House Hahl Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 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.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

4. Towne Lake 2.9 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Mallard Lakes & Cypress Lake via Cypress Creek Nature Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Coles Creek–Coles Lake Park, 3 groves 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Goforth Park Trails Loop 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 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

9. Tourney Lane 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 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 · 90 min of walking

10. Neuhaus Lake 9.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 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

11. Mayde Creek Hike and Bike Trail 9.2 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

12. Addicks Reservoir via Cullen Hike and Bike Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 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 · 120 min of walking