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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Northaven Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

  2. Katy Viewpoint–Turtle Creek, 5 sights 2.2 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

  3. Green Loop–Katy Trail, 3 sights 2.3 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

  4. Lake Highlands Trail via White Rock Creek Trail 2.1 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

  5. White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 2.8 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

  6. Lake Highlands Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

  7. Marni Kaner Trail via Preston Ridge Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 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

  8. Central Trail & Duck Creek Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  9. Bachman Lake & Lemmon Avenue Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  10. University Crossing Trail 4.1 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

  11. Marni Kaner Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

  12. Katy Trail 4.1 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