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. Trinity River Viewpoint–Whistling Duck Pond, 14 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Overlook–Trinity River Viewpoint, 14 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Pemberton Hill Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. Dragonfly Pond–Wood Duck Pond, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 239 min of walking

5. AT&T Trail & Pemberton Hill Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

6. Wood Duck Pond 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

7. Trinity River Floodway–Trammell Crow Pond, 3 lakes 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 154 min of walking

8. Creekside Park–White Rock Greenbelt, 12 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 129 min of walking

9. Cedar Crest Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

10. University Crossing Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 3 sights 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

12. Katy Viewpoint & Turtle Creek via Katy Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking