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 1 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. Preston Ridge Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

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

3. Katy Viewpoint–Turtle Creek, 5 sights 2.9 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

4. Green Loop–Katy Trail, 3 sights 2.9 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

5. Lake Highlands Trail via White Rock Creek Trail 2.4 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

6. White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 3.4 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

7. Lake Highlands Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

8. Central Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 78 min of walking

9. McKamy Spring & Central Trail 3.4 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

10. Central Trail & Duck Creek Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

11. Columbian Club Lake 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:50 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

12. Bachman Lake & Lemmon Avenue Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking