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. Northaven Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 284 min of walking

2. Katy Viewpoint–Turtle Creek, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Turtle Creek–Flag Pole Hill Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 47 min of walking

4. Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Green Loop–Katy Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Katy Trail & Ridgewood Trail via University Crossing Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Lake Highlands Trail via White Rock Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

8. White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lake Highlands Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Flagpole Hill Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. White Rock Greenbelt–White Rock Lake, 11 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Creekside Park–White Rock Greenbelt, 4 groves 0.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:50 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead