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 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

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

  3. Katy Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  4. Katy Viewpoint & Turtle Creek via Katy Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

  5. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 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 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

  7. White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Lake Highlands Trail via White Rock Creek Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

  9. Lake Highlands Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 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.

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

  10. Flagpole Hill Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  11. Creekside Park–White Rock Greenbelt, 12 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 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 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking