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. Lake Ray Hubbard & Rowlett Nature Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 min of walking

2. Palos Verdes Lake–Mesquite Garland Connector, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

3. Duck Creek Trail & Greenbelt Parkway 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Duck Creek Trail & Greenbelt Parkway 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Sampeck Lake 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Rowlett Nature Trail 3.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:52 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Old Dixie Overland Highway & West Trinity Street 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 116 min of walking

8. Turtle Creek–Flag Pole Hill Trail, 3 sights 9.1 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

9. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Katy Viewpoint–Turtle Creek, 5 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Green Loop–Katy Trail, 3 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Katy Trail & Ridgewood Trail via University Crossing Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 108 min of walking