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 Floodway–Trammell Crow Pond, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Cedar Crest Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

3. Chalk Hill Sunset Point & Chalk Hill Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

4. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Katy Viewpoint & Turtle Creek via Katy Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

6. Turtle Creek–Flag Pole Hill Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 47 min of walking

7. Katy Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

8. Overlook–Trinity River Viewpoint, 16 lakes 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 184 min of walking

9. Trinity River Viewpoint–Whistling Duck Pond, 14 lakes 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 257 min of walking

10. Pemberton Hill Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

11. Dragonfly Pond–Wood Duck Pond, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. AT&T Trail & Pemberton Hill Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking