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. University Crossing Trail 0 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

  2. Katy Viewpoint & Turtle Creek via Katy Trail 0 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

  3. Katy Trail 0 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

  4. Turtle Creek–Flag Pole Hill Trail, 3 sights 0 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

  5. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 3 sights 1.1 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

  6. Green Loop–Katy Trail, 3 sights 0 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

  7. White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 3.1 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

  8. Lake Highlands Trail via White Rock Creek Trail 3.5 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

  9. Exall Lake & Turtle Creek 1.4 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

  10. Lake Highlands Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 167 min of walking

  11. Flagpole Hill Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  12. White Rock Greenbelt–White Rock Lake, 11 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:12 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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