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. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 226 min of walking

2. White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:51 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:51 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Creekside Park–White Rock Greenbelt, 12 sights 0 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

4. White Rock Greenbelt–White Rock Lake, 10 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

5. Trinity River Floodway–Trammell Crow Pond, 3 lakes 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

6. University Crossing Trail 4 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

7. Turtle Creek–Flag Pole Hill Trail, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 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 · 50 ft climb · 47 min of walking

8. Katy Trail 4 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Katy Viewpoint & Turtle Creek via Katy Trail 4.5 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

10. Green Loop–Katy Trail, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 252 min of walking

11. Lake Highlands Trail via White Rock Creek Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

12. Exall Lake & Turtle Creek 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking