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 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

2. Landon Lake 0.4 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

3. The Elm Fork of the Trinity River & River Trail of John F. Burke Nature Preserve 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 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 — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Lago de Claire via Campion Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

5. Campion Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 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 — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Columbian Club Lake 4.9 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

7. Trinity River Floodway–Trammell Crow Pond, 3 lakes 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

8. Bachman Lake & Lemmon Avenue Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

9. North Lake & Cypress Waters Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 99 min of walking

10. Furneaux Creek Blue Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Les Lacs Linear Park & Redding Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

12. Elm Fork 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint