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 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 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 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

3. Duck Creek Trail & Greenbelt Parkway 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

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

4. Duck Creek Trail & Greenbelt Parkway 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Rowlett Nature Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:51 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:51 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Sampeck Lake 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

7. White Rock Lake & Dog Launch via White Rock Lake Trail 6.6 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 · 66 min of walking

8. Creekside Park–White Rock Greenbelt, 12 sights 6.6 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

9. Old Dixie Overland Highway & West Trinity Street 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. University Crossing Trail 10.3 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

11. Turtle Creek–Flag Pole Hill Trail, 3 sights 8.3 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

12. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 4 sights 8.5 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