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. Trinity River Floodway–Trammell Crow Pond, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

  2. Bachman Lake & Lemmon Avenue Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  3. University Crossing Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  4. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  5. Katy Viewpoint & Turtle Creek via Katy Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 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 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

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

  7. Katy Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  8. Green Loop–Katy Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  9. Exall Lake & Turtle Creek 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  10. White Rock Greenbelt–White Rock Lake, 11 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 297 min of walking

  11. Trinity Strand Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

  12. Northaven Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking