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. University Crossing Trail 3.2 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

2. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 4 sights 1.4 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

3. Turtle Creek–Flag Pole Hill Trail, 3 sights 1.6 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

4. Katy Viewpoint–Turtle Creek, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 78 min of walking

5. Katy Trail 3.2 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Green Loop–Katy Trail, 3 sights 1.9 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 0.1 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. Cottonwood Creek Trail & Lake Highlands Trail via White Rock Creek Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

9. Lake Highlands Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 49 min of walking

10. Flagpole Hill Trail 1.6 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

11. 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

12. White Rock Greenbelt–White Rock Lake, 10 sights 0.5 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